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树立

樹立
shùlì
verb HSK 6 #10,138

Meanings

  1. 1 to establish
  2. 2 to set up
  3. 3 to build up

Characters

树
shù
tree; to set up
立
lì
to stand; to establish
Literally 'plant and stand up' - to establish something upright and firm

Examples

HSK 5
他在公司里树立了良好的形象。
Tā zài gōngsī lǐ shùlì le liánghǎo de xíngxiàng.
He built up a good image in the company.
HSK 6
老师为学生树立了榜样。
Lǎoshī wèi xuésheng shùlì le bǎngyàng.
The teacher set an example for the students.
HSK 7-9
我们要树立正确的价值观。
Wǒmen yào shùlì zhèngquè de jiàzhíguān.
We must establish correct values.

Tips

usage
树立 is used with abstract concepts: 树立榜样 (set an example), 树立形象 (build an image), 树立信心 (build confidence), 树立目标 (set a goal). Not used for physical objects - use 建立 (jiànlì) for institutions or 设立 (shèlì) for organizations.

Stroke Order

树 shù
立 lì