Definition
座无虚席 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'a seat has no empty space' — every seat is taken. It describes a venue (theater, stadium, restaurant) that is completely full, often implying popularity or high demand. You can use it as a predicate or attributive: 演唱会座无虚席 ('the concert was packed').
v
full housepacked audiencestanding room only
Examples
- 座无虚席，。Zuówǎn de yǎnchànghuì zuò mó, guānzhòng rèqíng gāozhàng.Last night's concert was a full house, and the audience was extremely enthusiastic.
- 座无虚席，。Zhè jiā xīn kāi de cāntīng měitiān dōu zuò mó, xūyào tíqián yùyuē.This newly opened restaurant is packed every day; you need to reserve in advance.
- 座无虚席，。Bǐsài xiànchǎng zuò mó, qiúmímen huānhū shēng zhèn'ěr yùlóng.The match venue was standing room only, and the fans' cheers were deafening.
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