xū​zuǒ

to reserve a seat

  • created sense approved 虚左/虛左 · xū​zuǒ · to reserve a seat — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    虚左 / 虛左

    xū​zuǒ

    to reserve a seat

    (literary) to leave the seat of honor vacant for a guest; to reserve a place for a person of talent. In ancient times, the left side of a carriage was considered the place of honor.

    虚 (literal) → 虚/虛 · xū · to leave empty 左 (literal) → 左 · zuǒ · left

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