位 Stroke Order — How to Write 位
位 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亻, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
位 Radical and Character Components
位 is an ideographic compound. The place where a person 亻 stands 立.
Radical: 亻 + 5 more strokes
位 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- wèi
Meanings of 位 in Chinese
1
wèi位
place; location; position (e.g., seat, part, position, located at)
请把椅子放在合适的位置。
Please put the chair in the appropriate position.
status; position; rank (referring to social standing or professional role)
他在公司里拥有重要的地位
He holds an important position in the company.
Refers to the position or status of a sovereign, often implying the act of ascending or usurping such a position.
新国王即位后，发布了仁政
After the new king ascended the throne, he promulgated benevolent policies.
Refers to the position occupied by each digit in a number, such as the units place (个位) or hundreds digit (百位数).
这个数的个位是零。
The units digit of this number is zero.
A respectful measure word for people, often used in formal or polite contexts, similar to 'ladies and gentlemen' or 'distinguished guests'.
各位来宾，欢迎大家来到我们的派对。
Distinguished guests, welcome to our party.
Common Words and Phrases with 位
1
Someone in a humble or low position offering high-level opinions or advice, often implying presumption or inappropriateness.
小李虽然只是公司的新进员工，但对公司的未来发展总有许多独到的见解，即便有人觉得他有些位卑言高，也无法否认他的思考深度。
Although Xiao Li is just a new employee, he always has many unique insights into the company's future development. Even if some people find his '位卑言高' (offering high-level opinions from a low position) a bit presumptuous, they cannot deny the depth of his thoughts.
2
position or status
在这大家族里，每个人的位分都清晰明了，不可逾越。
In this large family, everyone's social status is clearly defined and cannot be overstepped.
3
to reach the highest official position open to a subject
他凭借卓越的才华和不懈的努力，最终位极人臣，成为辅佐君王的重要谋士。
With his exceptional talent and tireless efforts, he eventually ascended to the highest echelons of officialdom, becoming a crucial advisor assisting the ruler.
4
to rank; to be ranked; to hold a position
这座大学的学术水平位居全国前十。
The academic standard of this university ranks among the top ten nationwide.
5
6
Fame and position; status and prestige.
她的学术成就为她带来了崇高的位望。
Her academic achievements brought her great status and prestige.
7
Displacement or translocation, referring to the change in an object's position.
科学家测量了小球在斜面上滚下时的位移。
Scientists measured the displacement of the small ball as it rolled down the incline.
8
to be located; to be situated
这家咖啡馆位于公园旁边，环境非常优美
This cafe is located next to the park, and the environment is very beautiful.
9
position or location
请把这本书放回书架上的正确位置。
Please put this book back in its correct position on the bookshelf.
10
A seat, a place occupied by a person, or a position/rank.
您想坐在靠窗的位子，还是靠过道的位子？
Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat?
More words with 位
- gǎng岗wèi位position, post
- zuò座wèi位A seat; a place to sit.
- jué爵wèi位rank of nobility
- nǎ哪wèi位Who is it?, Who's calling?
- pái牌wèi位memorial tablet, ancestral tablet
- tān摊wèi位stall, booth
- xué穴wèi位Acupoint; acupuncture point.
- cāng舱wèi位cabin seat or berth
- cháo潮wèi位The height reached by the tide.
- chuáng床wèi位Bed, Berth
- dūn吨wèi位tonnage, displacement
- duò舵wèi位helmsman's work position
- jǐng井wèi位A well's geographical position.
- liè列wèi位Everyone, All of you
- bó泊wèi位berth, mooring
- ràng让wèi位abdicate, step down
- shào哨wèi位sentry post
- tāi胎wèi位Fetal presentation, Fetal position
- xí席wèi位seat, place
- xùn逊wèi位abdicate, step down
Idioms with 位
- bèi备wèi位chōng充shù数fill a post without contributing effectively
- bèi备wèi位jiàng将xiàng相occupy a high office in name only
- běn本wèi位zhǔ主yì义departmental or unit self-interest
- cuàn篡wèi位duó夺quán权usurp the throne and seize power
- gè各jiù就gè各wèi位Everyone take your places
- qiè窃wèi位sù素cān餐hold a position without doing work
- sān三wèi位yī一tǐ体a trinity; a three-in-one entity
- shī尸wèi位sù素cān餐hold a post without performing duties
- tuō脱páo袍tuì退wèi位resign from a post
- xū虚wèi位yǐ以dài待hold a position open for someone
- wèi位jū居jí极pǐn品hold the highest rank
- chí持lù禄bǎo保wèi位cling to position and benefits
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Open the tool →Questions about 位
What does 位 mean in Chinese?
位 (wèi) means “place” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 位?
位 is pronounced wèi in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 位 have?
位 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 位?
位 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 亻. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 位?
The radical of 位 is 亻, and 位 is an ideographic compound.