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ngồi xuống

to sit down; to take a seat

  • động từ verb

Usage note

Combines the action verb ngồi (to sit) with the directional directional particle xuống (downwards).

Often contrasts with đứng lên (to stand up), as seen in paired expressions describing restlessness or movement back and forth. Useful collocations include mời ngồi xuống (please sit down) and ngồi xuống bàn luận (to sit down and discuss).

Examples

  • Quới Lương hết đứng lên lại ngồi xuống.

    Quoi Luong kept standing up and sitting back down.