立正

lìzhèng

verb #9,951

Meanings

1 to stand at attention (military command)
2 attention!

Characters

straight; upright; proper

Examples

教官大喊：立正！

Jiàoguān dà hǎn: Lìzhèng!

The drill instructor shouted: Attention!

全体立正，向国旗敬礼。

Quántǐ lìzhèng, xiàng guóqí jìnglǐ.

Everyone stand at attention and salute the flag.

Tips

culture

立正 is the standard military command for 'attention' in the Chinese military. It's paired with 稍息 (shāoxī, 'at ease'). Chinese students also hear this during school assemblies and PE class.

Stroke Order

立 lì

正 zhèng