座 (zuò) — (classifier) for large immovable objects such as mountains, buildings, bridges, and towers; (noun) seat, base, stand
Definition
As a classifier, 座 is used for large, immovable things like mountains, bridges, and towers — broader than 栋 (which is only for buildings). As a noun, it means a physical seat or base.
classifier
for large immovable objects such as mountainsbuildingsbridgesand towers
noun
seatbasestand
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 座。Wǒ jiā hòu miàn yǒu yí zuò shān.There is a mountain behind my house.
- 座。Zhè zuò qiáo shì qù nián xiū de.This bridge was repaired last year.
- 座。Fēi jī shàng yǒu sān bǎi gè zuò.There are three hundred seats on the plane.
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