跉 (líng) - To stand alone & to stand independently

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líng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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跉 · líng

To stand alone;

to stand independently;

to stand upright.

To stand aloneto stand independentlyto stand upright.

Usage highlights

Stand aloneStand independentlyLone pine standingStand uprightStanding alone on a peak

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stood alone on the mountain peak (跉立在山巅).
  • The lone pine tree stands upright (孤松跉立).
  • She stood independently in the crowd (在人群中跉立).

Collocations

  • Stand alone(跉立)
  • Stand independently(独立跉跉)
  • Lone pine standing(孤松跉立)
  • Stand upright(跉直)
  • Standing alone on a peak(峰顶跉立)

Idioms

  • Standing alone and aloof(跉跉独立)
  • The lone pine stands upright(孤松跉立)
  • Standing firm and unyielding(跉然不动)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe solitary, upright standing.
  • Often used to depict the noble posture of scholars or hermits in traditional Chinese culture.
  • Conveys a sense of independence and moral uprightness in classical contexts.

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