立
stand; erect; establish; immediately
Meanings
10 senses · 38 examplesverb
to stand; to be upright
Describes the posture of standing upright on one's feet.
Everyone, stand at attention and line up properly.
He stood solemnly in front of the national flag to pay tribute.
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This sitting posture makes people feel restless and unable to sit or stand comfortably.
Please do not stand outside the yellow line while queuing.
He stood for a full three hours listening to the lecture.
verb
to erect; to set upright
Used for placing objects in an upright position.
This experiment yields immediate results, with very obvious effects.
Please lean the ladder against the wall.
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He erected a flagpole at the school gate.
Please help me set up the easel upright.
The strong wind knocked over the billboard standing by the road.
adjective
upright; vertical
Describes objects that stand vertically.
My family just bought a new wardrobe to store clothes.
This kind of vertical hanging scroll is suitable for placing in the study.
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Stand-collar shirts look very sharp when worn.
This store mainly sells vertical table lamps.
Books placed upright are less likely to get bent under pressure.
verb
to establish; to set up
formalUsed for building achievements, reputations, or ideals.
He made outstanding military contributions to the country.
Since I was young, my parents have taught me to set my ambition to be a useful person.
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This company aims to become the industry leader.
He took an oath to protect this land.
We need to establish correct values.
verb
to make; to draft; to set down
formalUsed for laws, agreements, or official documents.
The National People's Congress is revising and legislating to protect people's livelihoods.
The two sides agreed to sign a contract to jointly develop this project.
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Please help me write a receipt to prove that this money has been paid off.
The school has set new school rules to regulate student behavior.
The leaders of the two countries agreed to sign a trade cooperation agreement.
verb
to ascend the throne
archaicUsed only in historical or classical contexts referring to a monarch taking power.
After the old emperor passed away, the new crown prince ascended the throne on an auspicious day.
Historical records document the entire process of this monarch ascending the throne.
verb
to establish heir; to appoint successor
formalUsed in royal or formal family contexts to confirm an heir.
Ancient emperors often appointed their crown princes at a very early age.
The king has no children and is considering the issue of appointing an heir.
verb
to exist; to survive; to stand on one's own
Describes being independent or maintaining one's own existence.
People need to learn to be independent to gain a foothold in society.
This small shop operates independently and gains a foothold in the market by word of mouth.
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Surviving independently in adversity is a kind of ability.
adverb
immediately; at once; right away
formalUsed to emphasize that something happens without delay.
This new medication yields immediate and remarkable effects after being taken.
Please wait for our reply immediately; we will respond as soon as possible.
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After receiving the order, the soldiers set off immediately.
Upon hearing the news, he rushed to the hospital immediately.
The meeting is about to start right now, please everyone quiet down.
noun
Li (surname)
A common Chinese surname.
This is Mr. Li, our company's new director.