走位

zǒuwèi
verb

Meanings

  1. 1 to move / to reposition (gaming)
  2. 2 footwork / positioning

Examples

Zhège yīngxióng quán kào zǒuwèi, yìnggāng dǎ bu guò.
This hero is all about movement; you can't out-trade them head-on.
Tā zǒuwèi fēngsāo, gēnběn dǎ bu zhòng.
His movement is slick, I can't land a single hit.

Tips

usage
Core gaming term for dodging skill shots, kiting, and spacing. Also used in fighting games, MOBAs, FPS. Noun use: 走位意识 = positioning awareness.
register
Common praise: 走位风骚 (slick movement). Common mockery: 走位僵硬 (stiff / bot-like positioning).

Stroke Order

zǒu
wèi