Learning Chinese: How to Say "Sit" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 坐
Pinyin: zuò
Pronunciation: zuo4
English Translation: Sit
Usage:
"坐 (zuò)" is the most common way to say "sit" in Chinese. It can be used as a verb or a noun.
As a verb, "坐 (zuò)" means to occupy a seat or to be in a sitting position.
As a noun, "坐 (zuò)" refers to a seat or a place to sit.
Example:
Chinese: 请坐。
Pinyin: Qǐng zuò.
English: Please sit down.
Chinese: 这里没有座位。
Pinyin: Zhèlǐ méiyǒu zuòwèi.
English: There are no seats here.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "坐 (zuò)" that you may hear:
坐下 (zuòxià): To sit down.
坐着 (zuòzhe): To be sitting.
站起来 (zhànqǐlái): To stand up.
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "坐 (zuò)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "sit" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "坐 (zuò)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"坐 (zuò)" can also be used figuratively to mean "to occupy a position" or "to be in charge of something."
For example:
Chinese: 他现在坐上了经理的位子。
Pinyin: Tā xiànzài zuòshàngle jīnglǐ de wèizi.
English: He is now in the position of manager.
Chinese: 她坐镇公司,指挥若定。
Pinyin: Tā zuòzhèn gōngsī, zhǐhuì ruòdìng.
English: She is in charge of the company and gives orders with confidence.
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