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    Chinese Grammar

    Establishing or standing with 立 (lì)

    Actions & Events
    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    立 + Object

    Explanation

    立 (lì) means to stand, establish, or set up. It is a versatile character used in many compound words and can express physical standing, founding an institution, or taking a firm position on a matter.

    Examples

    • 公司去年在上海立了一个新的分部。

      Gōngsī qùnián zài Shànghǎi lì le yī gè xīn de fēnbù.

      The company set up a new branch in Shanghai last year.

    • 他在人群中立了很久，等着朋友出来。

      Tā zài rénqún zhōng lì le hěn jiǔ, děngzhe péngyou chūlái.

      He stood in the crowd for a long time, waiting for his friend to come out.

    • 我们要立一个明确的目标才能前进。

      Wǒmen yào lì yī gè míngquè de mùbiāo cáinéng qiánjìn.

      We need to set a clear goal in order to move forward.

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