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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
立场lìchǎngpositionHSK 6, n, 11 strokes, rank #4000, Hard
立场lìchǎngstandpointHSK 6, n, 11 strokes, rank #4000, Hard
lìchǎng(li4chang3)li chang T4
  1. 1position
  2. 2standpoint
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March 24, 2026

立场(立場)lìchǎng(li4chang3)

立场 (lìchǎng) refers to a person's position or standpoint on a particular issue. It is commonly used in discussions related to politics, ethics, or personal beliefs, indicating where someone stands in relation to a topic or debate.

Strokes11Frequency#4000DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, expressing one's 立场 is often done subtly, as direct confrontation is typically avoided. This reflects the importance of maintaining harmony in social interactions.

Memory tip

Think of 立 (lì) as 'to stand' and 场 (chǎng) as 'place.' Imagine someone firmly standing in their place during a debate, representing their strong position on an issue.

Meanings of 立场

lìchǎng(li4chang3)
1position
2standpoint
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About 立场

立场Simplified
立場Traditional
11Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4000Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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Quick Contrast

观点 (guāndiǎn) vs 立场 (lìchǎng): use 立场 when emphasizing a person's position in a debate, while 观点 focuses more on their opinion or perspective.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 立场 with 观点 (guāndiǎn), which means 'point of view.' While 立场 emphasizes one's position, 观点 focuses on perspective. Use 立场 in more formal contexts, such as academic or political discussions.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 立场 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to opinion and argumentation, such as 观点 (guāndiǎn) and 立法 (lìfǎ). Focus on using it in formal writing or discussions to express nuanced positions.

Common Mistakes

Learners might misuse 立场 in casual settings, where simpler words like 观点 (guāndiǎn) are more appropriate. For example, saying '我有一个立场' instead of '我有一个观点' can sound overly formal.

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Component Characters

立lìto stand
HSK 65 strokes立
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场chǎnglarge place used for a specific purpose
HSK 46 strokes土
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How to say position in Chinese

“position” in Chinese is立场lìchǎng

立场 (lìchǎng) refers to a person's position or standpoint on a particular issue. It is commonly used in discussions related to politics, ethics, or personal beliefs, indicating where someone stands in relation to a topic or debate.

When to use 立场

Learners often confuse 立场 with 观点 (guāndiǎn), which means 'point of view.' While 立场 emphasizes one's position, 观点 focuses on perspective. Use 立场 in more formal contexts, such as academic or political discussions.

立场 or something close to it

观点 (guāndiǎn) vs 立场 (lìchǎng): use 立场 when emphasizing a person's position in a debate, while 观点 focuses more on their opinion or perspective.

What learners get wrong

Learners might misuse 立场 in casual settings, where simpler words like 观点 (guāndiǎn) are more appropriate. For example, saying '我有一个立场' instead of '我有一个观点' can sound overly formal.

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Grammar Patterns of 立场

立场 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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本文所持的论点恰恰是站在相反的____。

The argument contained herein takes exactly the opposite point of view.

Example Sentences for 立场 (22)

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本文所持的论点恰恰是站在相反的立场。

běn wén suǒ chí de lùndiǎn qiàqià shì zhàn zài xiāngfǎn de lìchǎng。

The argument contained herein takes exactly the opposite point of view.
2
国王的立场必然会再次引发关于堕胎的令人头痛的辩论。

guówáng de lìchǎng bìrán huì zàicì yǐnfā guānyú duò tāi de lìng rén tóutòng de biànlùn。

The King's stand is bound to reawaken the painful debate about abortion.
3
他有时也会大胆坚持不受欢迎、但却有原则性的立场。

tā yǒushí yě huì dàdǎn jiānchí bù shòu huānyíng、 dàn què yǒu yuánzé xìng de lìchǎng。

He has also dared to take unpopular, but principled stands at times.
4
他内心明白他们会赞成他的立场。

tā nèixīn míngbai tāmen huì zànchéng tā de lìchǎng。

In his heart he knew they'd agree with his stand.
5
这样的动议被视为对后座议员立场的考验。

zhèyàng de dòng yì bèi shìwéi duì hòu zuò yìyuán lìchǎng de kǎoyàn。

Such a motion is considered a test of backbench opinion.
6
绝大多数议员在这个问题上都持强硬立场。

juédàduōshù yìyuán zài zhège wèntí shàng dōu chí qiángyìng lìchǎng。

Most members of Parliament took a hard line on this issue.
7
就立场和观点来说,它们从未真正做到树立起自己独具一格的视角。

jiù lìchǎng hé guāndiǎn lái shuō, tāmen cóngwèi zhēnzhèng zuòdào shùlì qǐ zìjǐ dú jù yī gé de shìjiǎo。

Editorially, they never really became a unique distinct product.
8
理查德脸都白了,但还是坚持自己的立场。

lǐ chá dé liǎn dōu bái le, dàn háishi jiānchí zìjǐ de lìchǎng。

Richard had gone very white, but he stood his ground.
9
他没能在一场技术探讨中坚持自己的立场。

tā méi néng zài yī chǎng jìshù tàntǎo zhōng jiānchí zìjǐ de lìchǎng。

He had trouble keeping up his end of a technical discussion.
10
他们在这场危机中丢弃了中立立场。

tāmen zài zhè chǎng wēijī zhōng diūqì le zhōnglì lìchǎng。

They had thrown their neutrality overboard in the crisis.
11
在这个问题上,我的立场和你不同。

Zài zhège wèntí shàng, wǒ de lìchǎng hé nǐ bùtóng.

On this issue, my position is different from yours.
12
为了达成协议,各方需要理解彼此的立场。

Wèile dáchéng xiéyì, gè fāng xūyào lǐjiě bǐcǐ de lìchǎng.

To reach an agreement, all parties need to understand each other's positions.
13
在环保问题上,她的立场一直很坚定。

Zài huánbǎo wèntí shàng, tā de lìchǎng yīzhí hěn jiāndìng.

On environmental issues, her position has always been firm.
14
经理要求我们在会议上明确表达自己的立场。

Jīnglǐ yāoqiú wǒmen zài huìyì shàng míngquè biǎodá zìjǐ de lìchǎng.

The manager asked us to clearly express our position during the meeting.
15
他在这个项目中的立场非常重要。

Tā zài zhège xiàngmù zhōng de lìchǎng fēicháng zhòngyào.

His position in this project is very important.
16
为了达成共识,各方需要理解彼此的立场。

Wèile dáchéng gòngshí, gèfāng xūyào lǐjiě bǐcǐ de lìchǎng.

To reach a consensus, all parties need to understand each other's positions.
17
在这个问题上,我的立场和你不同。

Zài zhège wèntí shàng, wǒ de lìchǎng hé nǐ bùtóng.

On this issue, my position is different from yours.
18
为了达成协议,各方需要理解彼此的立场。

Wèile dáchéng xiéyì, gè fāng xūyào lǐjiě bǐcǐ de lìchǎng.

To reach an agreement, all parties need to understand each other's positions.
19
在环保问题上,她的立场一直很坚定。

Zài huánbǎo wèntí shàng, tā de lìchǎng yīzhí hěn jiāndìng.

On environmental issues, her position has always been firm.
20
经理要求我们在会议上明确表达自己的立场。

Jīnglǐ yāoqiú wǒmen zài huìyì shàng míngquè biǎodá zìjǐ de lìchǎng.

The manager asked us to clearly express our position during the meeting.
21
他在这个项目中的立场非常重要。

Tā zài zhège xiàngmù zhōng de lìchǎng fēicháng zhòngyào.

His position in this project is very important.
22
为了达成共识,各方需要理解彼此的立场。

Wèile dáchéng gòngshí, gèfāng xūyào lǐjiě bǐcǐ de lìchǎng.

To reach a consensus, all parties need to understand each other's positions.

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