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How do you say sit down in mandarin?

There are several ways to say "sit down" in Mandarin, depending on the context and level of formality:

Formal:

* 请坐 (qǐng zuò): This is the most polite and formal way to say "please sit down."

* 坐下 (zuò xià): This is a less formal way to say "sit down" and is more appropriate for friends and family.

Informal:

* 坐 (zuò): This is the most casual and informal way to say "sit down."

Examples:

* 请坐,我马上就好。(qǐng zuò, wǒ mǎshàng jiù hǎo.) Please sit down, I'll be ready soon.

* 你坐下,我给你倒杯水。(nǐ zuò xià, wǒ gěi nǐ dǎo bēi shuǐ.) Sit down, I'll pour you a glass of water.

* 坐,别站着了。(zuò, bié zhànzhe le.) Sit down, don't stand.

It's important to choose the appropriate phrase based on the context and your relationship with the person you are speaking to.

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