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How to Say ‘A window seat’ in Traditional Chinese

一個靠窗的座位

💬 Usage Tip: The word [座位] (tzuò wèi) means 'seat' and [靠窗] (kào chuāng) means 'by the window'.

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: In many Taiwanese restaurants, window seats are popular due to the view.

Phrase Breakdown

一個

靠窗的

座位

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[]

one

Represents the number one or a single unit of something.

Example

我需要一個靠窗的座位。

I need one seat by the window.

[]

measure word

Used as a measure word for objects, often people or objects with definable units.

Example

這是我想要的一個靠窗的座位。

This is the seat by the window that I want.

[kào]

by

Indicates the location of something being next to or by something else.

Example

我想要一個靠窗的座位。

I want a seat by the window.

[chuāng]

window

An opening in a wall allowing light and views, often fitted with glass panes.

Example

請給我一個靠窗的座位。

Please give me a seat by the window.

[de]

of; 's

Possessive marker indicating ownership or association.

Example

這是我的一個靠窗的座位。

This is my seat by the window.

座位

[zuò wèi]

seat

A place or position in which to sit, usually a chair situation or part of a vehicle.

Example

我找到了一個靠窗的座位。

I found a seat by the window.

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