沙发 (shā fā) — sofa, couch; (Internet slang) first reply to a forum post

Definition

沙发 is a loanword for 'sofa' — bigger and for sitting, unlike 床 (bed) which is for sleeping.

noun
sofacouch(Internet slang) first reply to a forum post
Measure word · 条, 张

Examples

  • 沙发
    Zhè zhāng shā fā hěn shū fu.
    This sofa is very comfortable.
  • 沙发
    Tā zuò zài shā fā shàng kàn diàn shì.
    He is sitting on the sofa watching TV.
  • 沙发
    Wǒ zài tā de wèn tí xià zuò le shā fā.
    I got the first reply (the sofa) under his question.

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