HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
位 — position, place, (polite measure word for people)
- Reading
- wèi
- Meaning
- position, place, (polite measure word for people)
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
位 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is wèi and it means position, place, (polite measure word for people). To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
位 appears in everyday chinese words such as 位 (measure word for people), 单位 (unit, work unit) and 各位 (everyone, ladies and gentlemen).
Chinese words containing 位
Frequently asked questions
What does 位 mean in Chinese?
位 means position, place, (polite measure word for people) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 位 read?
位 is read wèi. Reading it inside real words — 位 and 单位 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 位 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 位 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 位 in a word?
A common word containing 位 is 位 (wèi) — "measure word for people". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 位 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 位 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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