就位

jiùwèi

verb #8,136

Meanings

1 to take one's place
2 to get into position

Characters

to go to; to approach

position; seat; place

Approach one's position — take one's assigned place.

Examples

各位运动员请就位。

Gèwèi yùndòngyuán qǐng jiùwèi.

All athletes, please take your positions.

新总统已经就位了。

Xīn zǒngtǒng yǐjīng jiùwèi le.

The new president has already taken office.

所有人员都已就位，可以开始了。

Suǒyǒu rényuán dōu yǐ jiùwèi, kěyǐ kāishǐ le.

Everyone is in position; we can begin.

Tips

usage

就位 can mean physically taking a position (like at a starting line) or figuratively assuming a role or office. Common in formal and ceremonial contexts.

Stroke Order

就 jiù

位 wèi