C位

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Chinese

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position; location; (measure word for persons)
position; location; (measure word for persons); place; seat
 
simp. and trad.
(C位)
C

Etymology

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"C" from English carry or center + (wèi, “position”). Originated in game Defense of the Ancients (DotA) before 2010.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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C位

  1. (neologism, games) carry position, the role who deals most damage at late game
  2. (neologism, slang) the most prominent position in a group photo
    C位出道  ―  sēiwèi chūdào  ―  to debut as the most prominent character (in an idol group, etc.)