Definition
就座 is a formal, written verb meaning 'to take a seat'. Unlike the everyday verb 坐 (zuò), which is used in all contexts, 就座 is reserved for formal occasions such as meetings, banquets, or ceremonies when someone is directed or invited to sit down.
verb
to take a seat (formal)
Examples
- 就座，。Qǐng gè wèi jiù zuò, huìyì mǎshàng kāishǐ.Please take your seats; the meeting will start soon.
- 就座，。Kèrén jiù zuò hòu, fúwùyuán kāishǐ shàng cài.After the guests took their seats, the waiter started serving dishes.
- ，就座。Tā zǒu jìn lǐtáng, zhǎo dào zìjǐ de wèizhi jiù zuò.He entered the auditorium, found his seat, and sat down.
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