成立

chéng lì

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to establish
2. to set up
3. to be tenable

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 解散 jiě sàn 解散 jiě sàn to dissolve To dissolve or disband an organization.: to dissolve

Related words

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• 设立 shè lì 设立 shè lì to set up; to establish To set up or establish an institution or post.: to set up; to establish

Synonyms

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• 建立 jiàn lì 建立 jiàn lì to establish Both mean to establish, but 成立 is often used for organizations, while 建立 can be for abstract things like relationships.: to establish
• 创办 chuàng bàn 创办 chuàng bàn to establish 创办 emphasizes founding or starting an organization.: to establish

Usage notes

Common mistakes

成立 is intransitive; you cannot say *成立一个公司. Use 建立 or 创办 instead for transitive 'establish a company'.

Example Sentences

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联合国 成立 于1945年。

The United Nations was founded in 1945.

这家公司是2010年 成立 的。

This company was established in 2010.

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Child Words of 成立

• 成 成 chéng: to succeed
• 立 立 lì: to stand