dǎ zuò
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Chinese dictionary
Show pinyin

  • v.(of a Buddhist or Daoist/Taoist monk) sit in meditation

    • wèi hé zǎo shang dǎ zuò hěn zhòng yào

      为何早上打坐重要

      Why is it important to meditate in the morning?

    • wǒ yǒu shì zhe hé tā men yī qǐ dǎ zuò chén sī

      他们一起打坐沉思

      I did try sitting and meditating with them.

Word usage

  • "打" and "坐" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
    • 和尚今天一会儿

      The young monk has been sitting in meditation for a while today.

    • 今天已经

      I've practiced my meditation today.