Korean

Meaning: rank; place; position
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

位

Example sentences

He took first place in this competition.
그는 나보다 한 수 위다.
He is a cut above me.
책을 책상 위에 두었다.
I put the book on the desk.
가수가 무대 위로 올라갔다.
The singer went up on the stage.
음식 위에 파리가 앉아 있었다.
A fly was sitting on the food.
그 가수의 새 앨범은 발매되자마자 음원 차트 1위를 차지했다.
The singer's new album topped the music charts as soon as it was released.
내 책상 위에는 책 몇 권이 놓여 있다.
There are a few books on my desk.
그는 마지막 바퀴에서 경쟁자들을 제치고 1위로 들어왔다.
He overtook the competitors in the last lap and came in first.
선반 위에 책을 얹어 주세요.
Please put the book on the shelf.
나는 책을 책상 위에 놓아두었다.
I put the book on the desk.

Usage Notes

Used as a counter for rank or place (e.g., 1위 for 1st place).

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