立足

lìzú

verb HSK 7-9 #20,421

Meanings

HSK 6

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.

HSK 7-9

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.

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.

立 lì

足 zú