坐 (zuò) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 坐 (zuò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坐 (zuò) means "To sit; to take (transport).". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坐 stroke by stroke?

坐 has 7 strokes. The radical is 土. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 坐 and 圣?

坐 (zuò) and 圣 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 坐?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 土. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 坐?

Common words containing 坐 include: 坐下 (zuò xià) — To sit down.; 坐车 (zuò chē) — To take a car or bus.; 坐飞机 (zuò fēi jī) — To take a plane..

How to Write 坐

The character 坐 (zuò) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

坐 is pronounced zuò in Mandarin Chinese. It means To sit; to take (transport)..

As an HSK Level 1 character, 坐 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 坐

坐下 zuò xià

To sit down.

坐车 zuò chē

To take a car or bus.

坐飞机 zuò fēi jī

To take a plane.

Example Sentences

请在这里坐下。

qǐng zài zhè lǐ zuò xià

Please sit down here.

我们坐车去学校。

wǒ men zuò chē qù xué xiào

We go to school by bus.

我喜欢坐飞机旅行。

wǒ xǐ huān zuò fēi jī lǚ xíng

I like traveling by plane.

Similar Characters

圣 shèng

圤 pú

在 zài

Practice Writing 坐 (zuò)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坐

What does 坐 (zuò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坐 and 圣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坐?

What common words use 坐?

How to Write 坐 (zuò)