🇨🇳 How to say

“sit” in Chinese

坐zuò
Illustration of "sit" in a Chinese cultural setting
A person sits on a park bench, enjoying the warm sunshine and watching children play nearby.

Usage note

坐 is used for sitting on any surface like chairs, floors, or grass. It's often heard in polite invitations like 请坐 (qǐng zuò) meaning 'please sit', which is common in Chinese hospitality.

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