站 (zhàn) - Stand & station

站Tone 4

zhàn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

站 · zhàn

Stand;

station;

stop;

to stand up;

to be stationed;

a place where one stops or stands.

Standstationstop

Usage highlights

Bus stationTrain stationWebsiteStand upStand firmMilitary post

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 坐— to sit
  • 卧— to lie down
  • 走— to walk

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please stand up (站起来).
  • The bus station is nearby (公交车站).
  • He stood at the door (站在门口).
  • Website(网站)
  • Gas station(加油站)

Collocations

  • Bus station(公交车站)
  • Train station(火车站)
  • Website(网站)
  • Stand up(站起来)
  • Stand firm(站稳)
  • Military post(站岗)

Idioms

  • Stand firm and immovable(站稳脚跟)
  • Stand by watching with folded arms(袖手旁观)
  • Stand out from the masses(鹤立鸡群)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines '立' (stand) and '占' (occupy), literally meaning 'to occupy a standing position'.
  • In modern Chinese, '站' is commonly used for various types of stations and stops in transportation systems.
  • The character reflects the importance of fixed positions and stopping points in Chinese urban planning and transportation.

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