在位
zoi6 wai6zài wèi
English
- to be on the throne; to reign
- to hold a particular leadership position
- to be on the throne; to reign
- to be in office; to hold an official post
粵語 — Cantonese
- 君主執政,處於君主嘅地位
- 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