How to Say ‘This seat’ in Traditional Chinese
這個位子
zhè gè wèi zi
[juh guh way dz]
💬 Usage Tip: In Taiwan 位子 (wèi zi) is the everyday word for a seat at a bar or restaurant. 這個 goes in front to point at it, the same way as 這個杯子 "this glass".
Phrase Breakdown
這
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative word meaning this; it points at the person in an insulting way.
他氣得大喊：「你這個王八蛋！」
He angrily shouted, 'You bastard!'
個
gè
[guh]
general classifier
A very common measure word used with many everyday objects and items.
我想要一個這個。
I would like one of this.
位子
wèi zi
[way dz]
seat
A place to sit in a restaurant or other venue.
這個位子空間比較大，輪椅也比較好停。
This seat has more space, and it is also easier to park a wheelchair there.
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