zuòzi

座子

Word · Noun

base; pedestal; seat; saddle

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

base; pedestal; stand (of objects)

Refers to the supporting base or stand underneath objects like clocks, vases, or statues.

Zhè这
gè个
gǔ古
dǒng董
zhōng钟
de的
zuò座
zi子
shì是
yòng用
hóng红
mù木
zuò做
de的
 。

The base of this antique clock is made of redwood.

Huā花
píng瓶
xià下
miàn面
diàn垫
zhe着
yí一
gè个
shí石
zuò座
zi子
 。

There is a stone pedestal underneath the vase.

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Fó佛
xiàng像
ān安
fàng放
zài在
yí一
gè个
hěn很
gāo高
de的
zuò座
zi子
shàng上
 。

The Buddha statue is placed on a very tall pedestal.

2.

noun

seat; saddle (of bicycle, motorcycle, etc.)

Refers to the part of vehicles where the rider sits. Can be called 车座 or 坐垫 in some contexts.

Wǒ我
de的
zì自
xíng行
chē车
zuò座
zi子
tài太
gāo高
le了
 ,
xū需
yào要
tiáo调
dī低
yì一
diǎn点
 。

My bicycle seat is too high and needs to be lowered a bit.

Zhè这
gè个
mó摩
tuō托
chē车
zuò座
zi子
hěn很
ruǎn软
 ,
zuò坐
qǐ起
lái来
hěn很
shū舒
fu服
 。

This motorcycle seat is very soft and comfortable to sit on.

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Zuò座
zi子
xià下
miàn面
cáng藏
zhe着
yí一
gè个
gōng工
jù具
bāo包
 。

There is a tool kit hidden under the seat.