Definition
坐落 is used specifically for buildings or structures that are situated somewhere, often with a scenic or formal tone. 位于 is a more general, neutral verb for 'be located at' and can be used for any location (cities, points on a map, abstract positions).
verb
to be situatedto be located (of a building or structure)
Examples
- 坐落。Zhè zuò gǔlǎo de sìmiào zuò luò zài shāndǐng shàng.This ancient temple is situated on the mountaintop.
- 坐落。Xīn de bówùguǎn zuò luò zài gōngyuán pángbiān.The new museum is located next to the park.
- 坐落。Nà ge zhùmíng de jiànzhù zuò luò yú chéngshì zhōngxīn.That famous building is situated in the city center.
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