坐冷板凳 zuò lěng bǎn dèng ㄗㄨㄛˋ ㄌㄥˇ ㄅㄢˇ ㄉㄥˋ co5 laang5 baan2 dang3

  • to hold an inconsequential job
  • to receive a cold reception
  • to be kept waiting for an assignment or audience
  • to be out in the cold
  • to be sidelined
  • to warm the bench
  • to cool one's heels

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 坐 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.