站立 zhànlì to stand
to stand; standing; on one's feet
How to remember 站立: 站 stand + 立 to stand = to stand.
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How it is used
- To stand (on one's feet), somewhat formal/written - 站立不稳 (zhànlì bù wěn) unable to stand steadily; 站立示意 to stand as a signal.
- In everyday speech people just say 站 (zhàn); 站立 is the fuller, more literary form.
- Often in instructions and descriptions rather than casual talk.
Example sentences
- 汤姆站立困难。 Tāngmǔ zhànlì kùnnán.Tom had trouble standing up.