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    Using 座位 (zuòwèi) to mean "seat"

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    Explanation

    座位 (zuòwèi) is a noun meaning "seat" or "place to sit." It is used in everyday contexts such as classrooms, theaters, airplanes, and restaurants. For example, 在他的座位下面 means "under his seat."

    Examples

    • 请问，这个座位有人吗？

      qǐngwèn, zhège zuòwèi yǒu rén ma?

      Excuse me, is this seat taken?

    • 飞机上靠窗的座位已经没有了。

      fēijī shàng kào chuāng de zuòwèi yǐjīng méiyǒu le.

      The window seats on the plane are already gone.

    • 老师给每个学生安排了新的座位。

      lǎoshī gěi měi gè xuéshēng ānpái le xīn de zuòwèi.

      The teacher arranged new seats for every student.

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