How common it is
各位 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say gèwèi slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
各位可以用来称呼一个群体，比如在介绍时或开始讲话前。
gè wèi kě yǐ lái chēng hu yī gè qún tǐ ， bǐ 如 在 jiǎo jiǎo 介绍 shí 时 huò 要 开始 讲话 前 。
各位 can be used to address a group, such as when introducing yourself or starting to speak.
Context note
各位常用于正式场合，如会议、讲座或公共演讲。
gè wèi cháng yòng yú 正式 场合 ， 如 huì 议会 、 jiǎng 讲座 或 gōng 公共 演讲 。
各位 is commonly used in formal settings such as meetings, lectures, or public speeches.
5 examples
各位同学好。
gè wèi tóng xué hǎo。
Hello everyone, classmates.
各位家长请注意。
gè wèi jiā zhǎng qǐng zhù yì。
Please pay attention, parents.
各位老师，大家好。
gè wèi lǎo shī， dà jiā hǎo。
Teachers, hello everyone.
各位朋友，欢迎参加。
gè wèi péng yǒu， huān yíng cān jiā。
Welcome, friends.
各位观众，请安静。
gè wèi guān zhòng， qǐng ān jìng。
Please be quiet, audience.
5 mini stories
老师在上课前说：各位同学，今天我们要学习新的数字。
lǎo shī zài shàng kè qián shuō： gè wèi tóng xué， jīn tiān wǒ men yào xué xí xīn de shù zì。
The teacher said before class: Everyone, today we will learn new numbers.
妈妈对孩子们说：各位小朋友，我们一起去公园玩吧。
mā ma duì hái zi men shuō： gè wèi xiǎo péng yǒu， wǒ men yì qǐ qù gōng yuán wán ba。
Mom said to the children: Everyone, let's go to the park to play.
主持人在节目开始时说：各位观众朋友们，欢迎来到我们的节目。
zhǔ chí rén zài jié mù kāi shǐ shí shuō： gè wèi guān zhòng péng yǒu men， huān yíng lái dào wǒ men de jié mù。
The host said at the beginning of the program: Welcome everyone, audience friends.
老板对员工们说：各位同事，公司今天要开会，请准时参加。
lǎo bǎn duì yuán gōng men shuō： gè wèi tóng shì， gōng sī jīn tiān yào kāi huì， qǐng zhǔn shí cān jiā。
The boss said to the employees: Everyone, our company is having a meeting today, please attend on time.
导游在带领游客参观时说：各位游客朋友，我们现在来到了博物馆。
dǎo yóu zài dài lǐng yóu kè cān guān shí shuō： gè wèi yóu kè péng yǒu， wǒ men xiàn zài lái dào le bó wù guǎn。
The tour guide said while leading tourists around: Everyone, we are now at the museum.