HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
座 — seat
- Reading
- zuò
- Meaning
- seat
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
座 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is zuò and it means seat. 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.
座 appears in everyday chinese words such as 座 (seat; measure word), 座位 (seat, place) and 讲座 (lecture, course).
Chinese words containing 座
Frequently asked questions
What does 座 mean in Chinese?
座 means seat in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 座 read?
座 is read zuò. Reading it inside real words — 座 and 座位 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 座 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 座 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 座 in a word?
A common word containing 座 is 座 (zuò) — "seat; measure word". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 座 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 座 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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