居于 (jū yú) — to occupy (a certain position or rank)
Definition
Written/formal 'to occupy (a position)'. Compared with 处于, it foregrounds rank or status (位列) rather than a state or condition. Less physical than 占据 or 占领, which imply seizing territory or space.
verb
to occupy (a certain position or rank)
Examples
- 居于。Tā zài gōng sī jū yú lǐng dǎo dì wèi.He occupies a leadership position in the company.
- 居于。Zhè ge chǎn pǐn zài shì chǎng shàng jū yú qián liè.This product ranks among the top in the market.
- 居于。Tā de chéng jì zài bān shàng jū yú dì yī.Her grades rank first in the class.
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