位置 (wèizhì) — position; location; place
HSK 4 | noun | the spot or role something or someone occupies
位置 (wèizhì)
位置 refers to the physical or abstract position, location, or place that someone or something occupies, including roles in organizations or rankings.
Meanings
- [noun] position, location, or place in physical or abstract space
Example Sentences
请把书放回原来的位置。 Qǐng bǎ shū fàng huí yuánlái de wèizhì. Please put the book back in its original place.
他在公司的位置越来越重要。 Tā zài gōngsī de wèizhì yuè lái yuè zhòngyào. His position in the company is becoming increasingly important.
你能告诉我图书馆的位置吗？ Nǐ néng gàosù wǒ túshūguǎn de wèizhì ma? Can you tell me the location of the library?
这个词在句子中的位置影响它的意思。 Zhège cí zài jùzi zhōng de wèizhì yǐngxiǎng tā de yìsi. The position of this word in the sentence affects its meaning.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 地理位置 | geographical location |
| 重要位置 | important position |
| 所在位置 | location where something is |
| 调整位置 | adjust position |
Usage Notes
位置 can refer to both physical locations (where something is placed) and abstract positions (such as one's role or rank in an organization). For purely spatial location, 地点 (dìdiǎn) is a common alternative. However, 位置 is more flexible and covers both physical and social/abstract positions.
Memory Hook
位 means "position" (like someone standing at a spot) and 置 means "to place," so 位置 is the place where something has been placed.