HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
坐 — to sit
- Reading
- zuò
- Meaning
- to sit
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
坐 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is zuò and it means to sit. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
坐 appears in everyday chinese words such as 坐 (sit), 乘坐 (ride; take (vehicle)) and 坐落 (be situated, located).
Chinese words containing 坐
Frequently asked questions
What does 坐 mean in Chinese?
坐 means to sit in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 坐 read?
坐 is read zuò. Reading it inside real words — 坐 and 乘坐 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 坐 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 坐 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 坐 in a word?
A common word containing 坐 is 坐 (zuò) — "sit". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 坐 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 坐 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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