席位

No base JSON record found for this token.

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The term "席位" (xíwèi) primarily refers to a physical seat or place, especially in formal settings such as conferences, theaters, or transportation. It also commonly denotes the number of seats or positions held in a legislative or organizational context, such as parliamentary seats.

Common Contexts

  • Physical seating arrangements: When talking about the number of seats available or assigned in a venue.
  • Political or organizational seats: Refers to the number of seats a party or group holds in a governing body.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 安排席位 (ānpái xíwèi): arrange seats, often used for event planning.
  • 预订席位 (yùdìng xíwèi): book or reserve a seat, common in ticketing or reservations.
  • 赢得席位 (yíngdé xíwèi): win seats, used in elections or competitions.

Usage Notes

"席位" is more formal and specific than just "座位" (zuòwèi), which generally means seat. "席位" often implies an official or designated seat, especially in political or formal contexts. Avoid confusing it with "座位" when referring to casual seating.

When used in political contexts, "席位" quantifies representation and power distribution, so it appears frequently in news and discussions about elections or organizational structures.

Example Sentences

Fifty seats were arranged in the conference room for the attendees.

In this election, the party won thirty seats and became the largest party.

Please book your seat in advance to avoid no available seats on site.