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坐

zuò

Description

"坐"是一个很常用的动作词，意思是把身体放在椅子或地上。

"坐" is a very common action word meaning to place the body on a chair or the ground.

我们也用"坐"来说乘坐车、船或飞机。

We also use "坐" to talk about riding in a car, boat, or airplane.

Meanings

坐zuò

to sit

请坐，喝杯茶吧。

Please have a seat and a cup of tea.

坐zuò

to ride or take (transport)

我每天坐公交车上班。

I take the bus to work every day.

Related words

坐下站椅子坐车乘坐

Notes

  • Nuance

    坐 means to ride sitting inside a vehicle; use 骑 for bikes or horses.

  • Etymology

    pictograph showing two people sitting on the ground.

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