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位于 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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位于
wèiyú
to be located at
HSK 5, v, 10 strokes, rank #4751, Hard
位于
wèiyú
to be situated at
HSK 5, v, 10 strokes, rank #4751, Hard
位于
wèiyú
to lie
HSK 5, v, 10 strokes, rank #4751, Hard
wèiyú(wei4yu2)wei yu T4
1to be located at
2to be situated at
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March 24, 2026
位于(位於)wèiyú(wei4yu2)
The term '位于' means to be located at or to be situated at a specific place. It is commonly used in geographical contexts, such as describing the location of a city or landmark. This phrase emphasizes the position of something in relation to its surroundings.
Strokes10Frequency#4751DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, understanding the geographical layout of places is important, especially when discussing historical sites or regional characteristics. '位于' often appears in discussions about significant cultural landmarks, highlighting their importance.
Memory tip
Think of '位' (wèi) as a 'way' to find where something is located, and '于' (yú) as 'you' are looking for that place. Picture yourself on a map, tracing the 'way' to 'you'—this reinforces the meaning of finding where something lies.
Meanings of 位于
wèiyú(wei4yu2)
1to be located at
2to be situated at
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About 位于
位于Simplified
位於Traditional
10Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#4751Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
坐落于 (zuòluò yú) — use '位于' when emphasizing a location in relation to surroundings, while '坐落于' focuses more on the architectural aspect of being situated.
Usage Notes
'位于' is often used in formal contexts, such as in writing or official documents, to describe locations. A common mistake is using it in informal speech where simpler terms like '在' (zài) might be more appropriate. Pay attention to the tone; '位' is pronounced with a falling tone, while '于' has a rising tone.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, '位于' connects to other location-related vocabulary and phrases. Students should focus on combining it with nouns that indicate places, such as cities or landmarks, to enhance their descriptive capabilities.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '位于' with '在', using it inappropriately in casual situations. For example, saying '我位于家' (wǒ wèi yú jiā) instead of '我在家' (wǒ zài jiā) is incorrect.
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The term '位于' means to be located at or to be situated at a specific place. It is commonly used in geographical contexts, such as describing the location of a city or landmark. This phrase emphasizes the position of something in relation to its surroundings.
When to use 位于
'位于' is often used in formal contexts, such as in writing or official documents, to describe locations. A common mistake is using it in informal speech where simpler terms like '在' (zài) might be more appropriate. Pay attention to the tone; '位' is pronounced with a falling tone, while '于' has a rising tone.
位于 or something close to it
坐落于 (zuòluò yú) — use '位于' when emphasizing a location in relation to surroundings, while '坐落于' focuses more on the architectural aspect of being situated.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '位于' with '在', using it inappropriately in casual situations. For example, saying '我位于家' (wǒ wèi yú jiā) instead of '我在家' (wǒ zài jiā) is incorrect.
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Grammar patterns of 位于
位于 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我的私人生活不得不让____事业。
My personal life has had to take second place to my career.
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我的私人生活不得不让位于事业。
wǒ de sīrén shēnghuó bùdébù ràng wèiyú shìyè。
My personal life has had to take second place to my career.
2
这位于成本序列的一端。
zhè wèiyú chéngběn xùliè de yī duān。
It is at one end of the cost continuum.
3
波尔多位于巴黎到马德里的铁路主干线上，来往列车频繁。
Bō ěr duō wèiyú Bā lí dào mǎ dé lǐ de tiělù zhǔ gān xiànshàng， láiwǎng lièchē pínfán。
Bordeaux is on the main Paris-Madrid line so there are frequent trains.
