Definition
就位 is a verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to take one's position' or 'to get into place'. You use it in formal contexts like meetings, ceremonies, or performances when people need to get into their designated spots. As a separable verb, you can insert words between 就 and 位 — for example, 就了位 means 'took one's position'. When used undivided, 就位 takes no object.
v.o.
to take one's positionto take one's seat (formal context)
Examples
- 就位，。Qǐng gèwèi jiù wèi, yǎnchū mǎshàng kāishǐ.Everyone, please take your seats; the performance is about to start.
- 就位，。Dàjiā dōu yǐ jiù wèi, jiù děng nǐ yí ge rén le.Everyone has already taken their places; we're just waiting for you.
- ，。Wǒmen jiù le wèi zhīhòu, huìyì zhèngshì kāishǐ.After we all took our positions, the meeting officially began.
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