Chinese word

位置

Pronunciation

Pinyinwèi zhì

Meaning

  • nounplace

Example

这个位置很安静，适合学习。zhè ge wèi zhì hěn ān jìng shì hé xué xí

This place is very quiet and suitable for studying.

Illustration for 位置 (place)

More examples

地图上显示了我的位置，我很快就能找到路。dì tú shàng xiǎn shì le wǒ de wèi zhì wǒ hěn kuài jiù néng zhǎo dào lù

My location is shown on the map, so I can quickly find my way.

Core concept

The exact point that marks where something or someone is.

Common phrases

  • 当前位置dāng qián wèi zhì

    current position

  • 中心位置zhōng xīn wèi zhì

    central position

Similar words

地方dì fāng: A wide area of land or a general geographical place.
地点dì diǎn: A definite spot where something happens or is observed.
场所cháng suǒ: A designated place for carrying out a certain activity or purpose.

Definition in Chinese

指人或事物所在的具体地点或方位。zhǐ rén huò shì wù suǒ zài de jù tǐ dì diǎn huò fāng wèi

Word origin

位置 (wèizhì, "position") is formed from 位 (wèi, "place or position") + 置 (zhì, "put or set"), so the compound connects a fixed point with something set there.

Usage tips

  • English position can mean a job, rank, or opinion, while this everyday Chinese noun usually refers to physical placement rather than a person's work or viewpoint.

Other meanings

  • positionnoun
  • locationnoun
  • spotnoun

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