位 (wèi) — how to say "measure word for people" in Chinese

Measure word for people (respectful)

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#9 · rén · 2 strokes

Examples

有两老师今天请假了。

Two teachers have taken leave today.

请给这客人倒茶。

Please pour tea for this guest.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 位 (wèi) — measure word for people (respectful)

[wèi-] Wayne, the butler, is hosting a fancy dinner party with many important guests. He draws the character 位 on the invitation card to show respect to everyone attending. As each guest arrives, he gracefully bows and uses 位 to remind himself to treat them with utmost courtesy 🤵.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "measure word for people" in Chinese?

"measure word for people" in Chinese is 位 (wèi).

What does 位 mean in English?

位 (wèi) means "Measure word for people (respectful)".

How is 位 pronounced?

It is pronounced wèi (written as wei). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "measure word for people" in Chinese characters?

It is written 位.

What HSK level is 位?

位 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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