ding6 wai2定位

Jyutpingding6 wai2

Yaledihng wái

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To position oneself or a product in a market or mind; to locate or find a position.

to establish a position, identity, or niche in people's minds
to locate; to find the position of something

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How it's used

Focuses primarily on abstract positioning within a social or professional context, such as defining one's role or a brand's identity. It is rarely used for physical location, where words like 搵位 or 確定位置 are preferred. The term carries a strategic nuance, implying a deliberate choice to establish a specific status or niche.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好cing1清co2楚zi6自gei2己ge3嘅si5市coeng4場ding6定wai2位。

He is very clear about his market positioning.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得ni1呢go3個ban2品paai4牌dim2點joeng2樣ding6定wai2位aa4呀？

How do you think this brand should be positioned?

Common phrases

si5市coeng4場ding6定wai2位

market positioning

zi6自ngo5我ding6定wai2位

self-positioning

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe finding a physical place to sit or stand, as that would sound like you are trying to define the philosophical essence of a chair or a spot.