就座 (jiù zuò) — to take a seat (formal)
Definition
就座 (jiù zuò) is a formal verb meaning 'to take one's seat,' used by hosts or in announcements. Contrast with the everyday 坐, which is the plain action of sitting down.
verb
to take a seat (formal)
Examples
- 就座，。Qǐng gè wèi jiù zuò, huì yì mǎ shàng kāi shǐ.Please take your seats; the meeting will start soon.
- 就座，。Kè rén jiù zuò hòu, fú wù yuán kāi shǐ shàng cài.After the guests took their seats, the waiter started serving dishes.
- ，就座。Tā zǒu jìn lǐ táng, zhǎo dào zì jǐ de wèi zhì jiù zuò.He entered the auditorium, found his seat, and sat down.
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