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

HSK 4

我们虚位以待，欢迎优秀人才加入。

Wǒmen xūwèiyǐdài, huānyíng yōuxiù réncái jiārù.

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

HSK 7-9

公司CEO的位置虚位以待合适的人选。

Gōngsī CEO de wèizhì xūwèiyǐdài héshì de rénxuǎn.

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

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