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    Referring to 'position' or 'location' with 位置 (wèizhi)

    Location & Position
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    Structure

    在 + 位置 / Noun + 位置

    Explanation

    The noun 位置 (wèizhi) means 'position,' 'location,' or 'place.' It can refer to both physical locations and abstract positions such as roles or ranks. For example, 权力位置 means 'position of power' and 在什么位置 means 'at what location.'

    Examples

    • 请问洗手间的位置在哪里？

      Qǐngwèn xǐshǒujiān de wèizhì zài nǎlǐ?

      Excuse me, where is the restroom?

    • 她在公司里占据着重要的位置。

      Tā zài gōngsī lǐ zhànjù zhe zhòngyào de wèizhì.

      She holds an important position in the company.

    • 把书放回原来的位置吧。

      Bǎ shū fàng huí yuánlái de wèizhì ba.

      Put the book back in its original place.

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