Definition
立定 is a fixed expression used primarily as a military-style command meaning 'Halt!' — you say it to order someone to stop moving and stand still. It also appears in the sport term 立定跳远 (standing long jump), where it describes the starting position with both feet planted. As a verb-like expression in narrative contexts, it means 'to come to a stop and stand firm'.
f.e.
halt! (used as a military command)to stop and stand still
Examples
- 立定！！lì dìng! shào xī!Halt! At ease!
- 立定。Tā zài lì dìng tiàoyuǎn bǐsài zhōng tiào le sān mǐ.He jumped three meters in the standing long jump competition.
- ，立定。Tīng dào mìnglìng hòu, tā lìkè lì dìng bú dòng.After hearing the command, he immediately stood still without moving.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.