立足

lìzú

verb HSK 7-9 #20,421

Meanings

1 to gain a foothold
2 to base oneself on
3 to establish oneself

Characters

to stand; to establish

foot; sufficient

Examples

他凭借努力在公司立足了。

Tā píngjiè nǔlì zài gōngsī lìzú le.

He established himself in the company through hard work.

我们要立足实际，面向未来。

Wǒmen yào lìzú shíjì, miànxiàng wèilái.

We should base ourselves on reality and face the future.

Tips

memory

立 (stand) + 足 (foot) = to stand on one's feet, i.e. to establish a firm position.

usage

Often used in formal or written contexts. 立足于 means 'to be based on' something.

Stroke Order

立 lì

足 zú