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位
wèi
Description
"位"是一个很常用的量词，用来礼貌地数人。
"位" is a very common measure word used politely to count people.
我们也用它来表示地方或者级别，比如"座位"和"学位"。
We also use it to indicate places or levels, such as in "座位" (seat) and "学位" (degree).
Meanings
位wèi
polite measure word for people
请问您几位？
May I ask how many people are in your party?
位wèi
place, seat, position
请坐到你的座位上。
Please sit in your seat.
位wèi
rank, digit, or status level
这个数是三位数。
This number is a three-digit number.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
位 is polite for counting people; use 个 in casual or neutral contexts.
- Etymology
originally means a person's standing place at court, later extended to rank and position.
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