Definition
位居 is a formal verb meaning 'to be located at' or 'to rank in a certain position'. It is commonly used in two contexts: physical location (e.g., a building located somewhere) and abstract ranking (e.g., ranking first in a competition or list). Unlike the more general 位于, 位居 often implies a specific rank or position in a hierarchy, especially in news or official reports.
v.
to be located at (a place)to rank (in a position, e.g., first place)
Examples
- 位居。Zhè jiā gōngsī wèi jū hángyè qiánliè.This company ranks among the top in the industry.
- 位居。Gāi chéngshì wèi jū quánguó jīngjì zhōngxīn zhī yī.This city is one of the national economic centers.
- 位居。Tā liánxù sān nián wèi jū xiāoliàng bǎngshǒu.He has ranked first in sales for three consecutive years.
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