Definition
席位 (xí wèi) is a formal noun for a seat, especially in official or organizational contexts like a parliament, board, or a reserved seat in a theater. It is more formal than 座位 (zuò wèi, HSK4), the everyday word for any chair or seat, and more specific than 位子 (wèi zi, HSK7), which refers to a particular spot (e.g., in a restaurant). Use 席位 for positions of membership or formal seating arrangements.
noun
a seat (in a theater, stadium, etc.)a seat (parliamentary, board, etc.)a position in an organization
Easily confused
- 细微xì wēisound-alikeminute, subtle, fine (of differences, changes, sounds, details)
Examples
- 席位。Zhè chǎng yīnyuèhuì yǒu yìqiān gè xí wèi.This concert has a thousand seats.
- 席位。Qǐng àn piào hào zhǎodào zìjǐ de xí wèi.Please find your seat according to your ticket number.
- 席位。Tā zài dǒngshìhuì huòdé le yí gè xí wèi.She obtained a seat on the board of directors.
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