zuò

Translation

  • seat
  • base
  • stand
  • (bound form) constellation
  • (archaic) suffix used in a respectful form of address (e.g. 師座|师座[shi1zuo4])
  • classifier for large immovable objects such as buildings, mountains, bridges etc

Synonyms

Examples

  • 城堡比那漂亮。
    This castle is more beautiful than that.
  • 村里没有工厂。
    There is no factory in this village.
  • 罗马是古城。
    Rome is an old city.
  • 给我这城堡的钥匙!
    Give me the key to this castle!
  • 岛屿映入眼帘。
    An island came in sight.
  • 爬这山很困难。
    Climbing this mountain is very difficult.
  • 做一次文学讲
    Give a lecture on literature.
  • 您愿意跟我换位吗?
    Will you switch seats with me?
  • 我们的城里有一图书馆。
    There is a library in our city.
  • 从这里可以见到那塔。
    The tower can be seen from here.
Chinese Tones