(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 ·

Examples

  • Wǒ jiā hòu miàn yǒu yí zuò shān.
    There is a mountain behind my house.
  • Zhè zuò qiáo shì qù nián xiū de.
    This bridge was repaired last year.
  • Fēi jī shàng yǒu sān bǎi gè zuò.
    There are three hundred seats on the plane.

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