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The word 位于 is formed by combining the character 位, meaning "position" or "location", with the character 于, a preposition meaning "at" or "in". Together, they create a compound verb where 位 provides the nominal concept of place and 于 links it to a specific point, resulting in the meaning "to be located at".

Example Sentences Hide

图书馆位于市中心。

Túshūguǎn wèiyú shìzhōngxīn.

The library is located in the city center.

那个酒店位于美丽的湖边。

Nàge jiǔdiàn wèiyú měilì de hú biān.

That hotel is located by the beautiful lake.

公司总部位于这座城市的东部。

Gōngsī zǒngbù wèiyú zhè zuò chéngshì de dōngbù.

The company headquarters is located in the eastern part of this city.

这座古老的寺庙位于山顶，俯瞰整个山谷。

Zhè zuò gǔlǎo de sìmiào wèiyú shāndǐng, fǔkàn zhěnggè shāngǔ.

This ancient temple is located on the mountain top, overlooking the entire valley.

该研究所位于科技园内，专注于人工智能的开发。

Gāi yánjiūsuǒ wèiyú kējìyuán nèi, zhuānzhù yú réngōng zhìnéng de kāifā.

This research institute is located within the technology park, focusing on the development of artificial intelligence.

Word Definition - 位于

wèi yú to be located at; to be situated at; to lie

Individual Character Details

位 wèi
于 yú, yú, yú