立足

lì zú

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

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to float and drift

to have a stable footing

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to station

to establish a presence in a place

to depend on

to base oneself on something

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to take root

to establish oneself in a place

Often used with 于 or 在 to indicate what something is based on or where it is established, e.g., 立足于实际 (based on reality).

Do not use 立足 for physical standing; it refers to establishing a stable position or foundation, not a physical posture.

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立足现实，才能取得成功。

Only by basing oneself on reality can one achieve success.

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to stand

excessive

foot