Definition
位置 (wèizhì) is a general noun for 'position, place, location' — it can refer to a physical spot (e.g., a seat in a room) or an abstract position (e.g., on a map). Unlike 座位 (zuòwèi) and 位子 (wèizi), which specifically mean 'seat' (a place to sit), 位置 is broader and more neutral. 地点 (dìdiǎn) is more specific to a named location or venue.
noun
positionplaceseat
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
- 为止wéi zhǐsound-alike(used after 到/直到 to mark a temporal cutoff) up until, as of, by
Examples
- 位置?Nǐ néng gàosu wǒ nǐ de wèi zhì ma?Can you tell me your location?
- 位置。Zhège wèi zhì yǐjīng bèi biérén zhàn le.This seat has already been taken by someone else.
- 位置。Qǐng bǎ shǒujī fàng zài zhèngquè de wèi zhì shang.Please put the phone in the correct position.
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