高位

gāowèi

noun #28,328

Measure Word

一个高位 gè

Meanings

1 high position
2 elevated status
3 top job
4 high point (on a scale)

Characters

position; place; seat

Examples

他在公司担任高位多年。

Tā zài gōngsī dānrèn gāowèi duōnián.

He has held a high position in the company for many years.

股价达到历史高位后开始回落。

Gǔjià dádào lìshǐ gāowèi hòu kāishǐ huíluò.

After reaching a historical high, stock prices began to fall back.

Tips

usage

高位 can refer to a high social or professional position, or to a high numerical point such as a market price or measurement. Context determines which meaning applies.

Stroke Order

高 gāo

位 wèi