在座 (zài zuò) — to be present (at a meeting, gathering, etc.)
Definition
Formal verb meaning 'to be present' at a gathering or meeting, used mainly about the people attending (often as 在座的各位 'everyone present'). Unlike the similar 在场, it emphasizes seated attendees at a specific occasion rather than anyone on the scene.
verb
to be present (at a meeting, gathering, etc.)
Examples
- 在座。Jīn tiān zài zuò de dōu shì gōng sī de zhòng yào kè hù.Everyone present today is an important client of the company.
- 在座，。zài zuò De gè wèi, qǐng ān jìng yí xià.Everyone present, please quiet down for a moment.
- ，在座。Tā shì zài chǎng wéi yī de jì zhě, qí tā rén dōu shì zài zuò de jiā bīn.He is the only journalist present; the others are all guests in attendance.
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