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站立 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
站立zhànlìto standHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #12901, Very Hard
站立zhànlìstandingHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #12901, Very Hard
站立zhànlìon one's feetHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #12901, Very Hard
zhànlì(zhan4li4)zhan li T4
  1. 1to stand
  2. 2standing
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March 24, 2026

站立zhànlì(zhan4li4)

站立 (zhànlì) means 'to stand' or 'standing,' referring to the act of being upright on one's feet. This term is commonly used in both everyday conversation and more formal contexts, such as instructions or descriptions involving posture or positioning.

Strokes15Frequency#12901DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, standing is often associated with respect and proper etiquette, such as standing when speaking to elders or during formal occasions. This reflects the cultural value placed on hierarchy and respect.

Memory tip

Think of 站 (zhàn) as a person standing straight with legs spread apart, forming a stable base. The character 立 (lì) visually resembles a person standing, reinforcing the idea of being upright. Together, they create the image of someone confidently standing tall.

Meanings of 站立

zhànlì(zhan4li4)
1to stand
2standing
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站立Simplified
15Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

坐 (zuò) vs 立 (lì) — use 站立 (zhànlì) specifically for 'standing' as opposed to sitting (坐) or the more general act of being upright (立).

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 站立 with 站 (zhàn), which simply means 'to stand' without the emphasis on the act of standing. It’s also important to use the correct tones, as using a different tone can change the meaning entirely. Common collocations include 站立不动 (zhànlì bùdòng - stand still) and 站立姿势 (zhànlì zīshì - standing posture).

HSK Study Tips

While 站立 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to Level 3 words like 站 (zhàn) and 坐 (zuò - to sit). Students should focus on understanding the differences in context and usage between these words, especially when discussing actions or positions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often say 站立 (zhànlì) when they mean to just say 站 (zhàn) in casual contexts. For example, saying '我站立' (wǒ zhànlì) instead of '我站' (wǒ zhàn) can sound overly formal.

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Component characters

站zhànstation
HSK 210 strokes立
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立lìto stand
HSK 65 strokes立
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How to say to stand in Chinese

“to stand” in Chinese is站立zhànlì

站立 (zhànlì) means 'to stand' or 'standing,' referring to the act of being upright on one's feet. This term is commonly used in both everyday conversation and more formal contexts, such as instructions or descriptions involving posture or positioning.

When to use 站立

Learners often confuse 站立 with 站 (zhàn), which simply means 'to stand' without the emphasis on the act of standing. It’s also important to use the correct tones, as using a different tone can change the meaning entirely. Common collocations include 站立不动 (zhànlì bùdòng - stand still) and 站立姿势 (zhànlì zīshì - standing posture).

站立 or something close to it

坐 (zuò) vs 立 (lì) — use 站立 (zhànlì) specifically for 'standing' as opposed to sitting (坐) or the more general act of being upright (立).

What learners get wrong

Learners often say 站立 (zhànlì) when they mean to just say 站 (zhàn) in casual contexts. For example, saying '我站立' (wǒ zhànlì) instead of '我站' (wǒ zhàn) can sound overly formal.

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站 (zhàn) simply means 'to stand,' while 站立 (zhànlì) emphasizes the act of standing or being in a standing position.

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