位于

wèi yú

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to be located at
2. to be situated at
3. to lie

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 坐落 zuò luò 坐落 zuò luò to be situated Describes position of buildings or scenery, more literary: to be situated
• 处于 chǔ yú 处于 chǔ yú to be in (some state, position, or condition) To be in a certain state or position, often abstract: to be in (some state, position, or condition)

Synonyms

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• 在 zài 在 zài to exist; to be alive General location, less formal than 位于: to exist; to be alive

Usage notes

Common mistakes

位于 is stative and does not take aspect markers like 了, 着, or 过.

Formality

位于 is formal and typically used in written descriptions of geography or institutions.

Example Sentences

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学校 位于 市中心。

The school is located in the city center.

那个村子 位于 沙漠的边缘。

That village is located on the edge of the desert.

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Child Words of 位于

• 位 位 wèi: position
• 于 于 yú: (of time or place) in; at; on