站立 (zhàn lì) — to stand; to be standing
Definition
A straightforward verb for a person standing upright. 矗立 is for tall, monumental things like buildings; 立足 is figurative ('have a footing, establish oneself'), not a literal stance.
verb
to standto be standing
Easily confused
Examples
- 站立，。Tā zhàn lì zhe, yí dòng bú dòng.He stood there, not moving at all.
- 站立，。Qǐng zhàn lì qǐ lái, ràng lǎo rén zuò xià.Please stand up and let the elderly person sit down.
- 站立。zhàn lì Tài jiǔ tuǐ huì suān.Standing too long will make your legs sore.
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