侳 (zuò) - To sit improperly or carelessly & to recline in a disrespectful manner

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zuò ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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侳 · zuò

To sit improperly or carelessly;

to recline in a disrespectful manner;

to place or set something down.

To sit improperly or carelesslyto recline in a disrespectful mannerto place or set something down.

Usage highlights

Sit carelesslyRecline disrespectfullyPlace something downImproper sitting postureSit without ceremony

Synonyms

  • 坐— to sit (neutral term)
  • 踞— to squat or sit with legs spread (also improper)

Antonyms

  • 正坐— proper sitting posture
  • 端坐— sitting upright and properly

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He sat carelessly on the chair (侳在椅子上).
  • Do not recline disrespectfully (勿侳).
  • She placed the book on the table (侳书于案).

Collocations

  • Sit carelessly(侳坐)
  • Recline disrespectfully(侳倚)
  • Place something down(侳置)
  • Improper sitting posture(侳姿)
  • Sit without ceremony(侳而无礼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese etiquette, proper sitting posture (正坐) was highly valued.
  • The character 侳 implies a breach of decorum through careless or disrespectful sitting.
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in classical texts.

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