Learn a Chinese Character - 坐 (zuò) - Sit

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 土 (Earth radical)

Stroke Count: 7 (Number of strokes)

Character Decomposition: 两个人坐在土上，象征人坐下的状态 (Two people sitting on the earth, symbolizing the state of sitting)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: zuò (Fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

表示人以臀部着物而止息，有坐下、坐着的意思。(It means to rest with the buttocks on an object, indicating the action of sitting down or being in a sitting position.)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 坐下 (zuò xià) - Sit down
• 座位 (zuò wèi) - Seat
• 坐车 (zuò chē) - Take a vehicle

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

“坐” 通常作动词使用，可用于描述人的动作。如 “他坐在椅子上”。("坐" is usually used as a verb to describe a person's action. For example, "He is sitting on the chair.")

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

在中国文化中，坐姿有一定的礼仪规范，不同场合坐姿要求不同。(In Chinese culture, there are certain etiquette norms for sitting postures, which vary according to different occasions.)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

可以想象两个人坐在土地上的画面来记忆 “坐” 字。(You can imagine two people sitting on the ground to remember the character "坐".)