座 Stroke Order — How to Write 座
座 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 广, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
座 Radical and Character Components
座 is an ideographic compound. A wide 广 seat 坐; 坐 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 广 + 7 more strokes
座 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zuò
Meanings of 座 in Chinese
1
zuò座
Seat; a place for sitting; can refer to a specific type of seat (e.g., 'throne'), a gathering (e.g., 'forum'), or the act of taking a seat.
请大家入座。
Please take your seats, everyone.
A base or stand for an object.
这个花瓶需要一个结实的底座。
This vase needs a sturdy base.
a constellation or a region of the sky, often referring to a group of stars, like Ursa Major or Lyra.
我喜欢看夜空中的星座
I like to look at the constellations in the night sky.
Classifier for large or fixed objects, such as mountains, bridges, or buildings.
这座城市有许多美丽的公园。
This city has many beautiful parks.
Common Words and Phrases with 座
1
Cabin, the section of an aircraft where passengers are seated.
登机后，乘客们纷纷找到自己的座位，准备在宽敞明亮的座舱中享受旅途。
After boarding, passengers found their seats, ready to enjoy the journey in the spacious and bright cabin.
2
order of seats; seating arrangements
在这次晚宴上，座次是根据年龄和资历安排的。
At this dinner, the seating order was arranged according to age and seniority.
3
A soft pad or cushion used on a chair or sofa.
这个座垫很软，坐起来很舒服。
This seat cushion is very soft, making it comfortable to sit on.
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A special plane designated for a specific person or purpose.
公司为高管们安排了私人座机，以便他们能高效地往返于不同城市。
The company arranged private jets for the executives so they could efficiently travel between different cities.
6
to be situated; to be located
这座美丽的图书馆座落在市中心的一个安静角落。
This beautiful library is situated in a quiet corner of the city center.
7
guest of honor; honored guest
他凭借出色的厨艺，常常成为朋友聚会上的座上客。
Thanks to his excellent cooking skills, he is often the honored guest at friends' gatherings.
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To have an informal discussion or a discussion meeting.
社区组织了一场座谈，讨论如何改善公共绿地。
The community organized a forum to discuss how to improve public green spaces.
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A seat; an honored guest.
演出开始前，观众们纷纷找到自己的座席坐下
Before the performance began, the audience members all found their seats and sat down.
11
A clock designed to be placed on a desk or table, not hung; a desk clock or table clock.
这座古老的座钟是奶奶留给我的珍贵遗产。
This antique mantel clock is a precious legacy my grandmother left me.
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A pedestal or base for upright objects (like statues, vases, or lamps); also refers to a saddle on a bicycle or motorcycle.
这个花瓶的座子是用木头雕刻而成的，设计精巧
The base of this vase is intricately carved from wood, with an exquisite design.
More words with 座
- chí池zuò座stalls, orchestra seats
- dūn墩zuò座Pedestal, Plinth
- lián莲zuò座lotus seat, lotus pedestal
- lín邻zuò座Next seat, Seatmate
- lóu楼zuò座Building block, Building
- ràng让zuò座offer one's seat, give up one's seat
- zhù柱zuò座A column base or pedestal.
- jiǎng讲zuò座lecture, seminar
- yí一zuò座a, one
- bǎo宝zuò座throne, seat of power
- rù入zuò座take a seat, be seated
- xīng星zuò座constellation, zodiac sign
- zuò座yǐ椅seat, chair
- dǐ底zuò座base, pedestal
- hòu后zuò座back seat, rear seat
- jiù就zuò座Sit down, Take a seat
- nà那zuò座that, that one
- zhè这zuò座this
- chā插zuò座socket, outlet
- mó摩jié羯zuò座Capricorn, The Goat
Idioms with 座
- zuò座wú无xū虚xí席all seats occupied
- bīn宾péng朋mǎn满zuò座house full of guests and friends
- duì对hào号rù入zuò座take one's proper place
- gāo高péng朋mǎn满zuò座distinguished friends filling the seats
- yī一zuò座jiē皆jīng惊Everyone present was astonished
- zuò座shàng上bīn宾honored guest
- zuò座wú无kōng空xí席every seat is taken
- zuò座yòu右míng铭personal motto or guiding principle
- chóu稠rén人guǎng广zuò座a large and crowded public gathering
- mǎn满zuò座fēng风shēng生arrival creates an extraordinary stir
- shǐ使jiǔ酒mà骂zuò座to become abusive and rude at a banquet
- yī一zuò座jǐn尽jīng惊all present were astonished
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Open the tool →Questions about 座
What does 座 mean in Chinese?
座 (zuò) means “Seat” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 座?
座 is pronounced zuò in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 座 have?
座 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 座?
座 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 广. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 座?
The radical of 座 is 广, and 座 is an ideographic compound.