下位 (xià wèi) — lower position, subordinate position
Definition
Literary/formal term for a 'subordinate or lower-ranking position' (e.g., in an organization or hierarchy). Used in writing or analysis rather than everyday speech.
adjective
lower positionsubordinate position
Examples
- 下位，。Tā zài gōng sī chǔ yú xià wèi, dàn hěn yǒu néng lì.He is in a subordinate position at the company, but very capable.
- 下位。xià wèi De qí zǐ xū yào gèng jiā jǐn shèn dì zǒu.The inferior piece needs to be moved more cautiously.
- ，下位。Zài zhí chǎng zhōng, xià wèi de wèi zhì wǎng wǎng bú bèi zhòng shì.In the workplace, lower positions are often not valued.
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