入座 (rù zuò) — to take one's seat; to be seated
Definition
入座 is a more formal way to say 'take one's seat,' typically used by hosts in announcements or when describing an audience at events. Contrast with the everyday 坐下 (sit down) — 入座 implies assigned or event seating.
verb
to take one's seatto be seated
Examples
- 入座，。Qǐng gè wèi lái bīn rù zuò, yǎn chū jí jiāng kāi shǐ.Please be seated, distinguished guests; the performance is about to begin.
- 入座，。Tā men rù zuò hòu, fú wù yuán lì kè sòng shàng le cài dān.After they took their seats, the waiter promptly brought the menu.
- ，入座。Huì yì kāi shǐ le, qǐng àn shùn xù rù zuò.The meeting has started; please be seated in order.
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