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就座

jiù zuò
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to take a seat

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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起立
qǐ lì

to stand

站起来，与坐下相对

Related words

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入座
rù zuò

to seat (sb in a restaurant etc)

进入座位，常用于正式场合

Synonyms

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坐下
zuò xia

to sit down

日常用语，表示坐下

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with invitations such as “请就座” (please take a seat); it typically implies taking one's designated seat rather than sitting anywhere.

Formality

“就座” is a formal term used in contexts like banquets or conferences; in daily conversation, “坐下” is more common.

Example Sentences

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请各位 就座 ，会议马上开始。
Please take your seats, the meeting will begin shortly.

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Child Words of 就座

就
jiù

(after a suppositional clause) in that case; then

座
zuò

seat