This is the 223rd most frequent Chinese word.
座
"座" means "seat," "base," or a measure word for large, fixed objects like buildings, bridges, or mountains.
In this sentence, '座' is used as a measure word for a bridge, emphasizing its size and stationary nature.
这座桥非常高大，连接了两个城市。
This bridge is very tall and connects two cities.
Here, '座' is used as a measure word for a temple, reflecting its solitary and structural characteristics.
我们参观了一个古老的座庙。
We visited an ancient temple.
In this case, '座' is a measure word for a tower, highlighting its fixed and prominent position.