Common Meanings
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xí席
A mat, typically woven from grass, reeds, or bamboo, historically used for sitting or sleeping, and now often for covering beds or kangs. It can also refer to sitting directly on the ground (席地而坐) or, in an extended sense, to sweep across or engulf (席卷).
夏天的时候，我们喜欢在户外席地而坐，享受清风。
In summer, we like to sit on the ground outdoors, enjoying the cool breeze.
Seat; a place at a meeting or event, as in 'to attend' (出席) or 'seat position' (席位).
他将出席明天上午的会议。
He will attend the meeting tomorrow morning.
A banquet; a feast; a dinner party.
他准备了一桌丰盛的酒席来招待客人。
He prepared a lavish banquet to entertain guests.
Refers to a seat or position, specifically one that is won or secured in a competitive selection process, often implying a limited number of available spots.
我们的团队在年度大赛中，成功夺得了三个重要席位。
Our team successfully secured three important seats in the annual grand competition.
Position or seat, often referring to a chairman or president of an organization.
他被选为此次会议的主席。
He was elected as the chairman of this meeting.
A measure word for banquets, feasts, or formal meals.
我们准备了一席丰盛的家宴来招待远道而来的朋友。
We prepared a lavish family banquet to welcome our friends who came from afar.