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席位
xíwèi
Description
席位是指坐的位子，比如在会议、火车或者电影院里的座位。
A 席位 refers to a seat, such as one in a meeting, train, or cinema.
这个词也常用来说在议会里的位子，代表一个人的权力。
This word is also often used to mean a position in parliament, representing a person's power.
Meanings
席位xíwèi
a seat or place to sit
这趟火车还有几个席位。
There are a few seats left on this train.
席位xíwèi
a seat in a parliament or organization
这个党在议会有很多席位。
This party has many seats in parliament.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
席 (mat/seat) + 位 (position); originally a place on a seating mat.
- Nuance
席位 is more formal than 座位, often used for meetings or politics.
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