Definition
那位 (pronounced nā, a contraction of 那一位) is a polite demonstrative pronoun used to refer to a third person who is not present or is being pointed out. It is more courteous than 那个人 and is often used when you want to show respect or maintain formality, for example when asking "那位是谁?" (Who is that person?).
pr.
that person (polite/formal)
Examples
- 那位。nā shì wǒ de lǎoshī.That person is my teacher.
- 那位?Nín rènshi nā ma?Do you know that person?
- 那位。nā zuò zài ménkǒu de lǎorén hěn yǒumíng.That elderly person sitting at the door is very famous.
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