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The character 位 combines 亻 'person' and 立 'to stand', depicting a person standing in a specific position, which yields the primary meaning of a place, location, or physical position. From the image of a physical standing place, the meaning broadened to social standing, rank, or status within a hierarchy. It also functions as a respectful measure word when referring to people, emphasizing their dignified position.
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这位是我的朋友。
请问您几位用餐？
他在公司里地位很高。
请各位安静一下。
中国的首都是北京，位于北方。
我的座位在靠窗的位置。
请各位领导先入座。
这位经理能力很强，赢得了大家的信服。
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