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立 (lì) - use 立 when emphasizing the act of standing or being upright, while 豎 focuses more on the orientation or positioning.
Be careful not to confuse 豎 (shù) with 竖 (shù), which is a variant used more in modern contexts. This character is more formal and is often used in written Chinese, especially in technical or academic writing.
Although 豎 (shù) is not included in the official HSK vocabulary lists, it's useful for learners focusing on architecture or mathematics vocabulary. Students should also familiarize themselves with related terms like 立 (lì), which also means 'to stand' or 'to set up.'
Learners often confuse 豎 (shù) with 竖 (shù); while both refer to verticality, the contexts in which they are used can differ. For example, saying '他豎起了旗' is incorrect if referring to a modern flag; '他竖起了旗' is the correct form.
Pronunciation of 豎
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Etymology of 豎
stern
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Case file: 豎
- 1The meaning half臤 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half豆 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaystern
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say perpendicular, vertical; to erect in Chinese
“perpendicular, vertical; to erect” in Chinese is豎
The character 豎 (shù) means 'perpendicular' or 'vertical,' and is commonly used to describe something that stands upright. It can also refer to the action of erecting or setting something up, such as a pole or structure. In mathematical contexts, it can describe vertical lines or axes.
When to use 豎
Be careful not to confuse 豎 (shù) with 竖 (shù), which is a variant used more in modern contexts. This character is more formal and is often used in written Chinese, especially in technical or academic writing.
豎 or something close to it
立 (lì) - use 立 when emphasizing the act of standing or being upright, while 豎 focuses more on the orientation or positioning.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 豎 (shù) with 竖 (shù); while both refer to verticality, the contexts in which they are used can differ. For example, saying '他豎起了旗' is incorrect if referring to a modern flag; '他竖起了旗' is the correct form.
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Word Family of 豎
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Frequently Asked Questions about 豎
You can say '這根柱子豎得很直' (This pillar is erected very straight).
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