HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
立 — to stand, to establish
- Reading
- lì
- Meaning
- to stand, to establish
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
立 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is lì and it means to stand, to establish. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
立 appears in everyday chinese words such as 立 (stand, set up, establish), 建立 (establish, set up) and 成立 (establish, found, set up).
Chinese words containing 立
Frequently asked questions
What does 立 mean in Chinese?
立 means to stand, to establish in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 立 read?
立 is read lì. Reading it inside real words — 立 and 建立 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 立 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 立 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 立 in a word?
A common word containing 立 is 立 (lì) — "stand, set up, establish". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 立 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 立 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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