下位

xiàwèi

noun #24,982

Meanings

1 subordinate position
2 lower rank
3 inferior position
4 submissive role

Characters

below, lower, down

position, seat, rank

Examples

HSK 7-9

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.

HSK 7-9

他不甘心处于下位，努力争取晋升。

Tā bùgānxīn 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