COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 座 is built
Traditional etymology note: A wide 广 seat 坐; 坐 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 座 (zuò) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
seat
zuòTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zuò
座
seat
Common words
zuò wèi
座位
seat
jiǎng zuò
讲座
course of lectures; lecture series; chair (academic position)
chā zuò
插座
socket; outlet
jiù zuò
就座
to take a seat
xīng zuò
星座
constellation; astrological sign
zuò tán
座谈
to have an informal discussion
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 座
Say “zuò” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 座
Common words and phrases
zuò wèi
seat
jiǎng zuò
course of lectures; lecture series; chair (academic position)
chā zuò
socket; outlet
jiù zuò
to take a seat
xīng zuò
constellation; astrological sign
zuò tán
to have an informal discussion
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 座?
座 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 座 (zuò) mean?
座 (zuò) means seat.
What is the radical of 座?
The radical of 座 is 广, associated with Not yet classified.