下位

xiàwèi

noun #24,982

Meanings

1 subordinate position
2 lower rank
3 inferior position
4 (internet slang) submissive role

Characters

below, lower, down

position, seat, rank

Examples

在传统礼仪中，客人坐在下位。

Zài chuántǒng lǐyí zhōng, kèrén zuò zài xiàwèi.

In traditional etiquette, guests sit in the lower position.

他不甘心处于下位，努力争取晋升。

Tā bù gānxīn chǔyú xiàwèi, nǔlì zhēngqǔ jìnshēng.

He was not content with a subordinate position and worked hard for promotion.

Tips

usage

下位 has gained new internet slang usage in Chinese online culture, meaning a submissive or passive role in a relationship dynamic — the opposite of 上位 (dominant role).

Stroke Order

下 xià

位 wèi