虚位以待

虛位以待

xūwèiyǐdài

idiom

Meanings

1 to reserve a seat for someone
2 to leave a position open in anticipation

Characters

Examples

公司CEO的位置虚位以待合适的人选。

Gōngsī CEO de wèizhì xū wèi yǐ dài héshì de rénxuǎn.

The CEO position is being held open for the right candidate.

我们虚位以待，欢迎优秀人才加入。

Wǒmen xū wèi yǐ dài, huānyíng yōuxiù réncái jiārù.

We're keeping the seat open and welcome top talent to join us.

Tips

register

Formal and flattering — used in recruitment ads, official welcomes, or to express deference toward a specific prospective candidate.

Stroke Order

虚 xū

位 wèi

以 yǐ

待 dài