竬 (qǔ) - To stand tall and erect & to stand upright

竬Tone 3

qǔ ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

竬 · qǔ

To stand tall and erect;

to stand upright;

to be majestic and imposing in appearance.

To stand tall and erectto stand uprightto be majestic and imposing in appearance.

Usage highlights

Stand tallStand erectMajestic appearanceTowering presenceUpright postureStand firm

Synonyms

  • 立— to stand
  • 站— to stand
  • 矗— to stand tall and upright

Antonyms

  • 卧— to lie down
  • 坐— to sit
  • 跪— to kneel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient pagoda stands tall against the sky (古塔竬立).
  • He stood erect with dignity (他竬立着).
  • The general stood majestically before the troops (将军竬立).

Collocations

  • Stand tall(竬立)
  • Stand erect(竬直)
  • Majestic appearance(竬姿)
  • Towering presence(竬然)
  • Upright posture(竬态)
  • Stand firm(竬定)

Idioms

  • Stand tall and unyielding(竬立不屈)
  • Majestic and dignified(竬然之姿)
  • Towering like a mountain(如山竬立)

Cultural background

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  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage but carries classical literary connotations.
  • Often used in poetic or descriptive contexts to convey dignity, majesty, or steadfastness.
  • The character combines the 'stand' radical with a phonetic component, emphasizing the meaning of upright posture.

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