The Chinese word 位 is a measure word used to indicate a person’s position, status, or rank. It is commonly used when referring to people in formal or professional contexts, such as in the workplace or in social settings. For example, one might say “他是我们公司的一位经理” which means “He is a manager at our company”.
Translation
Noun: position, place, seat
Measure Word: for people
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 他是一位著名的作家 | tā shì yī wèi zhùmíng de zuòjiā | He is a famous writer |
| 这位老师很有耐心 | zhè wèi lǎoshī hěn yǒu nàixīn | This teacher is very patient |
| 我们需要一位有经验的领导 | wǒmen xūyào yī wèi yǒu jīngyàn de lǐngdǎo | We need an experienced leader |
| 请问，这位先生是谁？ | qǐngwèn, zhè wèi xiānshēng shì shéi? | Excuse me, who is this gentleman? |
| 这位医生很有爱心 | zhè wèi yīshēng hěn yǒu àixīn | This doctor is very caring |
| 我们请了一位专业的翻译 | wǒmen qǐng le yī wèi zhuānyè de fānyì | We hired a professional translator |
| 这位警察很勇敢 | zhè wèi jǐngchá hěn yǒnggǎn | This police officer is very brave |
| 我们要感谢这位慷慨的捐赠者 | wǒmen yào gǎnxiè zhè wèi kāngkǎi de juānzèng zhě | We need to thank this generous donor |
HSK
位 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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