立 Stroke Order — How to Write 立
立 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 立, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
立 Radical and Character Components
立 is a pictograph. A man standing on the ground 一.
Radical: 立 + 0 more strokes
立 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- lì
Meanings of 立 in Chinese
1
lì立
To stand; to set upright; by extension, to establish or base oneself on (as in 立足).
我们在做任何决定时，都应该立足于实际情况。
When we make any decision, we should base it on the actual situation.
To establish, set up, erect, create, or decide.
我们应该建立一个阅读小组。
We should establish a reading group.
to exist; to survive; to be independent or self-reliant
她从小就学会了自立，不再依赖父母。
She learned to be self-reliant from a young age, no longer depending on her parents.
Immediately; at once; without delay.
我立刻出发去医院。
I will leave for the hospital immediately.
Common Words and Phrases with 立
1
To formally register a case or place it on file for investigation, typically by a government or legal authority.
公司财务部门发现账目有异常，立即向相关部门提交了材料，请求立案调查。
The company's finance department discovered anomalies in the accounts and immediately submitted materials to the relevant department, requesting that a formal investigation be initiated.
2
to compel someone to do something immediately or on the spot
销售经理立逼下属当场签下合同，不容犹豫。
The sales manager immediately compelled his subordinate to sign the contract on the spot, allowing no hesitation.
3
A position, stance, or standpoint on an issue or matter.
对于这个项目，他的立场一直很明确，那就是支持创新和开放。
Regarding this project, his position has always been very clear: to support innovation and openness.
4
Lìchūn (Beginning of Spring) is the first of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar, marking the start of spring, typically around February 3rd to 5th.
立春过后，天气逐渐回暖，万物开始复苏。
After the Beginning of Spring, the weather gradually warms up, and nature begins to revive.
5
wait immediately; wait right away
这个证书立等可取，您不用再跑一趟了。
This certificate is available for immediate pick-up, so you don't need to make another trip.
6
7
To want something to be done instantly or immediately, often implying impatience.
他做事总是立地生根，一点耐心都没有。
He always expects immediate results in his work, without any patience.
8
A command to halt and stand at attention.
教练喊道：“立定！”队员们立刻停了下来。
The coach shouted: "Halt!" The team members immediately stopped.
9
The Beginning of Winter, one of the 24 solar terms, typically falling on November 7th or 8th, marking the start of winter in China.
立冬过后，天气会越来越冷，大家要注意保暖。
After Lidong, the weather will get progressively colder, so everyone should remember to keep warm.
10
the process of making or enacting laws
为了确保公平竞争，行业协会正在考虑新的行为准则，这可以被视为对行业内部的立法。
To ensure fair competition, the industry association is considering new codes of conduct, which can be seen as legislation within the industry.
11
Cube (referring to the geometric shape or the third power of a number, a³); also short for cubic meter.
这个盒子的体积是两立方米。
The volume of this box is two cubic meters.
12
13
Cubic meter (m³), a unit of volume equal to that of a cube with sides one meter long.
这个水箱的容积是十立方米。
The capacity of this water tank is ten cubic meters.
14
A three-dimensional solid object bounded by six square faces of equal size.
数学课上，我们学习了如何计算立方体的体积。
In math class, we learned how to calculate the volume of a cube.
15
achieve immediate results or effects; get instant results
这种新的学习方法立竿见影，学生们的成绩普遍提高了。
This new learning method had an instant effect, and students' grades generally improved.
16
To render meritorious service or achieve deeds of merit.
他在工作中表现出色，多次立功，赢得了同事们的尊重。
He performed outstandingly in his work, rendering meritorious service on multiple occasions, and earning the respect of his colleagues.
More words with 立
- shè设lì立to set up; to establish; to found
- yì屹lì立stand tall, stand firm
- sǒng耸lì立to stand tall; to tower
- sù肃lì立stand solemnly, stand at attention
- zhàn站lì立to stand upright on one's feet
- dìng订lì立conclude, enter into
- qiào峭lì立Steeply rising, Standing sheer
- què确lì立to establish firmly; to set up
- shù竖lì立erect, set up
- zhù伫lì立to stand for a long time
- zhuó卓lì立stand tall, tower
- bì壁lì立Rise steeply; stand like a wall.
- chù矗lì立Stand tall, Towering
- ér而lì立The age of thirty, Standing firm
- jiàn建lì立establish, set up
- wù兀lì立to stand upright/erect
- tǐng挺lì立stand upright, stand erect
- chuàng创lì立found, establish
- hú鹄lì立Stand erect, Stand motionless
- jiāng僵lì立stand straight motionlessly
Idioms with 立
- lì立chǎng场bù不wěn稳wavering in one's stance
- lì立cǐ此cún存zhào照put on record for future reference
- lì立dì地chéng成fó佛Instantly become a Buddha
- lì立dìng定jiǎo脚gēn跟stand firm
- lì立gōng功shú赎zuì罪atone for sins by meritorious service
- lì立méi眉dèng瞪yǎn眼to glare furiously
- lì立shēn身chǔ处shì世conduct oneself in society
- lì立shēn身yáng扬míng名establish oneself and gain fame
- lì立shí时sān三kè刻immediately, instantly, at once
- lì立tán谈zhī之jiān间in an instant
- lì立zhuī锥zhī之dì地a tiny bit of land
- lì立zú足zhī之dì地a place to establish oneself
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Open the tool →Questions about 立
What does 立 mean in Chinese?
立 (lì) means “To stand” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 立?
立 is pronounced lì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 立 have?
立 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 立?
立 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 立. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 立?
The radical of 立 is 立, and 立 is a pictograph.