侍立

shìlì

verb

Meanings

1 to stand by in attendance
2 to wait on (a superior) standing

Characters

to wait on; to attend

Examples

宫女侍立在皇后两侧。

Gōngnǚ shìlì zài huánghòu liǎng cè.

Palace maids stood in attendance on either side of the empress.

弟子们恭敬地侍立在老师身旁。

Dìzǐmen gōngjìng de shìlì zài lǎoshī shēnpáng.

The disciples stood respectfully in attendance beside their teacher.

Tips

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Literary/historical. Carries strong hierarchical connotation — the subject is subordinate, standing while the superior sits. Common in classical novels, court drama, and martial-arts fiction.

Stroke Order

侍 shì

立 lì