立足 (lì zú) — to have a footing, to establish oneself (in a certain place or field); to be based on, to rely on (used with 于)
Definition
立足 means to gain a footing or build a position in a field or market. Unlike 站立 (simply 'to stand,' physical), 立足 is figurative and about establishing oneself; it's more about the result than 奠定, which is the act of laying a foundation.
verb
to have a footingto establish oneself (in a certain place or field)to be based onto rely on (used with 于)
Examples
- 立足。Hěn duō qǐ yè dōu zài nǔ lì lì zú yú guó nèi shì chǎng.Many companies are working hard to base themselves on the domestic market.
- 立足。Tā zài zhè ge háng yè yǐ jīng lì zú hěn duō nián le.He has had a firm footing in this industry for many years.
- ，立足。Méi yǒu hé xīn jìng zhēng lì, qǐ yè hěn nán lì zú.Without core competitiveness, it's hard for a company to establish itself.
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