🇨🇳 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.

Examples

  • 我坐在这里。

    I sit here.

  • 妈妈坐在沙发上。

    Mom sits on the sofa.

  • 请坐，喝茶。

    Please sit, have tea.

Quick check

What does "坐" mean?

  • A. sit
  • B. wait
  • C. think
  • D. close

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