粵

在zoi6位wai6

zoi6 wai6zài wèi

English

  1. to be on the throne; to reign
  2. to hold a particular leadership position
  3. to be on the throne; to reign
  4. to be in office; to hold an official post

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 君主執政,處於君主嘅地位
  2. 引申為擔任職務,處於職位

Examples

  • 他不想讓我見到他,於是便在位子裏縮作了一團。

    He scrunched down in his seat so that I wouldn't see him.

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  • 老板娘在位,我哋好難有人工加㗎。

    Long as the boss's wife wields the power here, it is very unlikely that we will get a raise.

  • 康熙係中國歷史上在位時間最長嘅皇帝。

    Emperor Kangxi of Qing Dynasty is the longest-reigning Chinese monarch. ----

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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