尌 (shù) - To stand & to erect

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shù ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

树檀

尌 · shù

To stand;

to erect;

to establish;

to set up;

an ancient form of 樹 (tree) and 豎 (vertical).

To standto erectto establish

Usage highlights

To stand erectTo establish a foundationTo set up a monumentAncient form of treeAncient form of verticalTo found an institution

Synonyms

  • 立— to stand; to establish
  • 樹— tree; to plant; to establish
  • 豎— vertical; to erect
  • 建— to build; to establish

Antonyms

  • 倒— to fall; to collapse
  • 卧— to lie down; to recline
  • 撤— to remove; to dismantle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The monument was erected (尌立) in the city square.
  • He established (尌立) a new company last year.
  • This character is an ancient form of 樹 (tree).
  • The ancient text uses 尌 for vertical (豎) positioning.

Collocations

  • To stand erect(尌立)
  • To establish a foundation(尌基)
  • To set up a monument(尌碑)
  • Ancient form of tree(尌 as 樹)
  • Ancient form of vertical(尌 as 豎)
  • To found an institution(尌立機構)

Idioms

  • To stand firm like a tree(尌立如樹)
  • To establish one's career(尌立事業)
  • To set up righteous principles(尌立正義)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 尌 is an ancient character that served as the original form for both 樹 (tree) and 豎 (vertical).
  • In classical texts, 尌 appears in contexts involving standing, erecting, or establishing something firmly.
  • The character reflects the concept of something being planted or set upright, connecting to the imagery of trees and vertical structures.

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