qiè​wèi

to usurp a position

  • created sense approved 窃位/竊位 · qiè​wèi · to usurp a position — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    窃位 / 竊位

    qiè​wèi

    to usurp a position

    To seize power or take over a throne illegally or by force.

    窃, 位

    窃 (literal) → 窃/竊 · qiè · to usurp 位 (literal) → 位 · wèi · throne

    Changed: simplified, traditional, gloss, definition, pinyin, variant pinyin, variants, separable parts, decomposition

    created sense

  • created sense approved 窃位/竊位 · qiè​wèi · to hold an undeserved post — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    窃位 / 竊位

    qiè​wèi

    to hold an undeserved post

    To occupy a high or important position without having the necessary talent, merit, or diligence.

    窃, 位

    窃 (literal) → 窃/竊 · qiè · to usurp 位 (literal) → 位 · wèi · position

    Changed: simplified, traditional, gloss, definition, pinyin, variant pinyin, variants, separable parts, decomposition

    created sense