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The phrase 各就各位 is formed through a balanced, parallel structure where the repetition of the character 各 (gè, meaning "each") at the start of both halves creates a rhythmic and imperative command. The first half, 各就 (gè jiù), instructs "each person take up", while the second half, 各位 (gè wèi), specifies "each one's position". This construction visually and conceptually mirrors the action it describes, individuals moving in an orderly fashion to their distinct, pre-assigned spots, much like runners to their starting blocks or actors to their marks, resulting in a complete and self-reinforcing idea of organized preparation.

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运动员们,各就各位,准备起跑。

yùn dòng yuán men, gè jiù gè wèi, zhǔn bèi qǐ pǎo.

The athletes, take your positions, get ready to start the race.

舞台剧即将开始,请所有演员各就各位

wǔ tái jù jí jiāng kāi shǐ, qǐng suǒ yǒu yǎn yuán gè jiù gè wèi.

The stage play is about to begin, please all actors take your positions.

消防演习的警报一响,全体人员立即各就各位

xiāo fáng yǎn xí de jǐng bào yī xiǎng, quán tǐ rén yuán lì jí gè jiù gè wèi.

As soon as the fire drill alarm sounded, all personnel immediately took their positions.

在会议开始前,主持人请与会代表各就各位

zài huì yì kāi shǐ qián, zhǔ chí rén qǐng yù huì dài biǎo gè jiù gè wèi.

Before the meeting began, the host asked the attending representatives to take their seats.

这个项目已进入关键阶段,要求团队成员各就各位,全力以赴。

zhè gè xiàng mù yǐ jìn rù guān jiàn jiē duàn, yāo qiú tuán duì chéng yuán gè jiù gè wèi, quán lì yǐ fù.

The project has entered a critical phase, requiring all team members to be in their positions and give their full effort.

Word Definition - 各就各位

gè jiù gè wèi (of the people in a group) to get into position (idiom); (athletics) On your mark!

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