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

HSK 7-9

宫女侍立在皇后两侧。

Gōngnǚ shìlì zài huánghòu liǎngcè.

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

HSK 7-9

弟子们恭敬地侍立在老师身旁。

Dìzǐ men 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