坐下

zuò xià
HSK 1Verb (动)

Basic Meaning

v
Often used in imperative or descriptive contexts to indicate the action of sitting.
to sit down; to lower one's buttocks onto a surface such as the ground or a seat.
将臀部靠在地面、座位等。
Words:
缓缓坐下直接坐下
Synonyms:
就坐落座
Antonyms:
起立
Sentences:
  1. ()(huǎn)(huǎn)(zuò)(xià)(kāi)(shǐ)(kàn)(shū)
    He slowly sat down and started reading.
  2. (qǐng)(zhí)(jiē)(zuò)(xià)()(yào)()()
    Please sit down directly, don't be polite.
v
Implies a temporary or short-term sitting action, often used in casual or polite invitations.
to sit for a while; to sit briefly.
坐一下;坐一会儿。
Sentences:
  1. ()(lèi)(le)(xiān)(zuò)(xià)(xiū)()()(xià)(ba)
    You're tired, sit down and rest for a while first.
  2. ()(men)(zuò)(xià)(liáo)(liáo)(tiān)(hǎo)(ma)
    Let's sit down and chat for a bit, okay?

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