就坐

jiùzuò

verb #14,761

Meanings

1 to take one's seat
2 to be seated

Characters

to go to; to approach

Examples

HSK 6

嘉宾们陆续就坐后，典礼正式开始。

Jiābīn men lùxù jiùzuò hòu, diǎnlǐ zhèngshì kāishǐ.

After the guests were gradually seated, the ceremony officially began.

HSK 7-9

请各位来宾就坐。

Qǐng gèwèi láibīn jiùzuò.

Please take your seats, everyone.

Tips

register

Formal and polite. Used at events, ceremonies, and formal gatherings. In casual speech, 坐下 or just 坐 is more natural.

Stroke Order

就 jiù

坐 zuò