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边上坐
biān shang zuò
sit beside
请坐在边上。
Please sit beside me.
informal
To sit next to someone or something, typically in a close or adjacent position.
他边上坐着一个陌生人。
A stranger is sitting beside him.
请边上坐一下。
Please sit beside me for a moment.
Commonly used in everyday conversation to indicate proximity or companionship.
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use '边上坐' when you want to politely ask someone to sit next to you or when describing someone sitting beside another person. It is more casual than '坐在旁边'.
Gold Rule
Positional Clarity
Ensure the context makes it clear who or what the person is sitting beside. For example, '边上坐' without further context may imply sitting beside the speaker.
Word Origin
边上 (biān shang) means 'beside' or 'next to', and 坐 (zuò) means 'to sit'. The phrase combines these two words to describe the action of sitting in a nearby position.
Usage Notes
This phrase is informal and commonly used in spoken Chinese. It implies physical proximity and is often used in social or casual settings.
Word Breakdown
边上
beside/next to
phrase坐
to sit
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