Definition
坐坐 is the reduplicated form of the verb 坐 (to sit). Verb reduplication in Chinese conveys that an action is done briefly, casually, or tentatively — it softens the tone and is often used in friendly invitations or suggestions. For example, 你过来坐坐吧 means 'Come over and sit for a while.'
v
to sit for a whileto have a seat (casual, tentative)
Examples
- 坐坐。Huānyíng nǐ yǒu kòng lái wǒ jiā zuò zuò.You're welcome to come to my home and sit for a while when you're free.
- ，坐坐。Nǐ tài lèi le, xiān zuò zuò xiūxi yíxià ba.You're too tired; sit down and rest for a bit first.
- 坐坐。Tā xiàbān hòu xǐhuan zài gōngyuán lǐ zuò zuò.He likes to sit for a while in the park after work.
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