居于

jū yú

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to be situated in
to rank
to occupy (a position)

Definition

居于，动词，表示处于某种地位、位置或名次。

to be in a certain position, status, or rank; to occupy (a place or rank).

Usage

常用于表示在排名、地位或地理位置中处于某个特定位置，常与表示次序或地位的词语搭配，如‘居于首位’、‘居于第二’等。

Often used to indicate a specific rank, status, or geographic location, frequently paired with words indicating order or status, such as 'to rank first', 'to be in second place'.

Examples

1 他在公司绩效排名中居于首位。 (He ranks first in the company's performance.)
2 这座城市居于全国经济中心地位。 (This city occupies the position of the country's economic center.)
3 在这个项目中，质量问题居于首要位置。 (In this project, quality issues are of utmost importance.)
4 她的作品在当代艺术中居于重要地位。 (Her works hold an important position in contemporary art.)
5 该地区居于战略要地。 (This region occupies a strategic location.)

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