Chinese word

等位

Pronunciation

Pinyinděng wèi

Meaning

  • adjectiveparallel

Example

在句子里，这两个短语是等位的。zài jù zi lǐ zhè liǎng gè duán yǔ shì děng wèi de

These two phrases are parallel in the sentence.

Illustration for 等位 (parallel)

More examples

讨论里，他把“意见A和意见B”看作是等位，不是主从关系。tǎo lùn lǐ tā bǎ yì jiàn A hé yì jiàn B kàn zuò shì děng wèi bú shì zhǔ cóng guān xì

In the discussion, he regarded "opinion A and opinion B" as parallel, not as a main-and-subordinate relationship.

Core concept

Parts stand side by side on the same grammatical level, with neither part subordinate to the other.

Similar words

并列bìng liè: Placed side by side as equally important parts of a structure or sentence.
对等duì děng: Having equal rights, responsibilities, or treatment, with no difference in status.

Definition in Chinese

表示两个或多个句子成分在地位或功能上相同、互不从属于对方的语法性质或关系，常用于描述并列结构。biǎo shì liǎng gè huò duō gè jù zi chéng fèn zài dì wèi huò gōng néng shàng xiàng tóng hù bù cóng shǔ yú duì fāng de yú fǎ xìng zhì huò guān xì cháng yòng yú miáo shù bìng liè jié gòu

Word origin

The compound 等 (děng, "equal") + 位 (wèi, "position") joins equality with grammatical standing, so it names constituents that occupy the same level.

Usage tips

  • Recognizing this term helps make Chinese grammar notes easier to follow, even though everyday speakers usually describe the same structure without naming its relationship.

Other meanings

  • appositionaladjective
  • equaladjective
  • wait for a seatverb

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