C位

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Chinese

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

Etymology

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

Pronunciation


Noun

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.)