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    Expressing 'position' or 'location' with 位 (wèi)

    Location & Position

    Structure

    位于 + Location

    Explanation

    位 (wèi) can function as a noun meaning "position" or "place," and it often appears in the verb 位于 (wèiyú), meaning "to be located at." It is used to describe where something is situated geographically. For example, 位于法国边境 means "located at the French border."

    Examples

    • 这家酒店位于市中心，交通非常方便。

      Zhè jiā jiǔdiàn wèiyú shì zhōngxīn, jiāotōng fēicháng fāngbiàn.

      This hotel is located in the city center, with very convenient transportation.

    • 我们学校位于一座小山旁边。

      Wǒmen xuéxiào wèiyú yī zuò xiǎo shān pángbiān.

      Our school is located next to a small hill.

    • 新机场位于城市的南边，离这里不远。

      Xīn jīchǎng wèiyú chéngshì de nánbiān, lí zhèlǐ bù yuǎn.

      The new airport is located south of the city, not far from here.

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