Chinese

zuò
Meaning: seat; measure word for large objects
Part of Speech: Noun, Counter

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Handwriting

座

Example sentences

There is a high mountain here.
這座山很高。
这座山很高。
This mountain is very high.
這座城市的經濟發展非常迅速。
这座城市的经济发展非常迅速。
The economic development of this city is very rapid.
這座城市非常美麗。
这座城市非常美丽。
This city is very beautiful.
政府計畫在市中心建一座新大橋。
政府计划在市中心建一座新大桥。
The government plans to build a new bridge in the city center.
這座建築物的規模非常巨大。
这座建筑物的规模非常巨大。
The scale of this building is very enormous.
根據最新統計數據,這座城市的人口正在增長。
根据最新统计数据,这座城市的人口正在增长。
According to the latest statistical data, the city's population is increasing.
這座軍事基地守衛森嚴。
这座军事基地守卫森严。
This military base is heavily guarded.
這座城市有發達的地下鐵路網。
这座城市有发达的地下铁路网。
This city has a well-developed underground railway network.
這座橋是石頭造的
这座桥是石头造的
This bridge is made of stone.

Usage Notes

Used as a noun for a seat, or a classifier for mountains, buildings, and large fixed structures.

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