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主位

zhǔwèi

Description

“主位”是比较正式的词,指主人坐的位子,也可以指主要的、重要的位置。

"主位" is a more formal term referring to the seat of the host, or it can mean the main or important position.

Meanings

主位zhǔwèi

the host's seat; seat of honor

他请客人坐在主位上。

He invited the guest to sit in the main seat.

主位zhǔwèi

main or dominant position

在这件事里,他一直处于主位。

In this matter, he has always held the leading position.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    主 (host/main) + 位 (seat/position), literally the host's or principal seat.

  • Nuance

    fairly formal; the everyday word for a seat is 座位.

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