The Chinese word **席位 (xíwèi)** is a compound noun formed by combining two meaningful characters: **席 (xí)**, which originally referred to a woven mat used for sitting (and by extension, a seat or place at a gathering), and **位 (wèi)**, which means position, place, or status. Together, they create a term that metaphorically extends from the literal "mat and position" to signify an official seat or a designated position within a formal body, such as in a legislature, committee, or banquet, conveying the idea of membership, voting rights, or an allotted place in a structured setting.