身居 (shēn jū) — to hold (a high position); to be in (a position of)
Definition
Literary/书面 phrase meaning 'to hold (a position)'. Used in formal writing, not everyday speech. Typically followed by a rank or role like 高位 or 要职.
verb
to hold (a high position)to be in (a position of)
Examples
- 身居。Tā shēn jū gāo wèi què bú wàng bǎi xìng jí kǔ.He holds a high position but never forgets the people's hardships.
- 身居，。Zhè wèi jiào shòu shēn jū yào zhí duō nián, jīng yàn fēng fù.This professor has held a key post for many years and is very experienced.
- 身居，。Tā shēn jū hǎi wài, réng xīn xì zǔ guó.She lives overseas but still cares about her motherland.
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