位

• 拼音: wèi
• 汉字拆解: 位 = 亻(person) + 立 (stand) — a person standing in their position; polite reference to a person

含义

A polite measure word for people. Used to show respect when counting or referring to individuals.

The respectful alternative to 个 when referring to people. Used in formal, polite, or professional contexts: 一位老师 (a teacher), 几位客人 (several guests), 这位先生 (this gentleman). Also means 'seat' or 'position' in some contexts (座位, 位子).

例句

1. 这位是我们的新老师。
2. 请问有几位？
3. 那位女士是谁？

用法指南

语境: polite speech, formal occasions, service industry

语气: respectful

正确说法

• 这位是王老师。(This is Teacher Wang.)
• 请问几位用餐？(How many people will be dining?)

错误说法

• 一位小偷 (Don't use 位 for criminals or people you don't respect — 位 conveys respect; use 个 in neutral or negative contexts)

起源与历史

亻(person radical) + 立 (lì, to stand). A person standing in their position — a respectful way to refer to or count people.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal