zo6 wai2座位
Jyutpingzo6 wai2
Yalejoh wái
Definition
Seat; a place designed for someone to sit.
neutralplacesdaily actions
How it's used
People often use 位 instead of the full word 座位 in casual conversation. While 座位 is perfectly fine in formal settings like booking tickets or checking a seating plan, you will sound more natural asking 呢度有人坐未呀 when looking for a place to sit in a restaurant or on a bus.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse 座位 with 位. While 位 can refer to a seat, it also functions as a polite counter for people, so context is essential to avoid sounding like you are asking if a person is occupied rather than a chair.
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Grammar guides
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