ràng zuò
offer one’s seat to sb.
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请给老人让座。
qǐng gěi lǎorén ràngzuò.
Please give up your seat to the elderly.
孕妇需要让座。
yùnfù xūyào ràngzuò.
Pregnant women need to be given a seat.
残疾人需要让座。
cánjīrén xūyào ràngzuò.
Disabled people need to be given a seat.
让位 (ràng wèi)
give up one's seat
让坐 (ràng zuò)
offer one's seat
霸座 (bà zuò)
occupy a seat
抢座 (qiǎng zuò)
grab a seat
The Chinese word "让座" is composed of two characters: "让" and "座". The character "让" means "to yield", "to give way", or "to allow". It is often used in polite requests or suggestions. The character "座" means "seat" or "place". When combined, the two characters "让座" literally mean "to yield one's seat". In a broader sense, it refers to the act of giving up one's seat to someone else, typically on public transportation or in other public places. This act is considered a gesture of respect and courtesy in Chinese culture, especially towards the elderly, pregnant women, or people with disabilities.
