立式 (lì shì) — vertical, upright (attributive)

Definition

Used as an attributive before a noun to describe equipment or furniture that stands upright on the floor (e.g. 立式钢琴, 立式空调). Pairs with the classifier 台/架.

adjective

verticalupright (attributive)

Examples

立式。
Zhè tái lì shì kōng tiáo hěn shěng diàn.
This floor-standing air conditioner is very energy-efficient.
立式。
Tā mǎi le yí jià lì shì gāng qín.
He bought an upright piano.
立式。
Gōng sī xīn mǎi le yì tái lì shì diàn nǎo.
The company bought a new tower computer.

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