Definition
身居 is a formal, literary verb meaning 'to hold a certain position or rank', almost always used with a complement like 高位 (high position), 要职 (key post), or 海外 (overseas). It emphasizes the state of being situated in a role or place, not the action of obtaining it. You'll encounter it in news, speeches, and written Chinese rather than casual conversation.
v.
to hold (a high position)to be in (a position of)
Examples
- 身居。Tā shēn jū gāo wèi què bù wàng bǎixìng jíkǔ.He holds a high position but never forgets the people's hardships.
- 身居，。Zhè wèi jiàoshòu shēn jū yàozhí duō nián, jīngyàn fēngfù.This professor has held a key post for many years and is very experienced.
- 身居，。Tā shēn jū hǎiwài, réng xīn xì zǔguó.She lives overseas but still cares about her motherland.
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