Definition
站立 is a formal, written verb meaning 'to stand (on one's feet)'. It contrasts with 立足 (figurative: 'to have a footing, establish oneself') and 矗立 (used for tall objects like buildings 'to tower'). At HSK7, 站立 is the literary counterpart of the everyday 站.
verb
to standto be standing
Easily confused
- 竖立shù lìlook-aliketo erect; to set upright
Examples
- 站立，。Tā zhàn lì zhe, yí dòng bú dòng.He stood there, not moving at all.
- 站立，。Qǐng zhàn lì qǐlai, ràng lǎorén 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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