Meaning of 创立
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to establish; to set up; to found
How to use 创立
创立 is a fairly formal verb used for founding organizations, companies, schools, theories, or systems, often in histories and biographies. Example: 他在1998年创立了这家公司。 (Tā zài 1998 nián chuànglì le zhè jiā gōngsī.) He founded this company in 1998.
创 (chuàng) means to start something new, and 立 (lì) is a person standing firmly on the ground. To 创立 is to start something new and make it stand on its own.
Common mistake: Learners often read 创 with the first tone, chuāng, which is the pronunciation for "wound" as in 创伤 (chuāngshāng). In 创立 it is always fourth tone, chuàng.
创立 in example sentences
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创 chuàng · to initiate · 6 strokes
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立 lì · to stand · 5 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 创立.
| 立刻 | lìkè | immediately; at once; right away |
| 创造 | chuàngzào | to create; to bring about |
| 建立 | jiànlì | to establish; to set up |
| 成立 | chénglì | to establish; to set up |
| 创作 | chuàngzuò | to create; to produce; to write; a creative work; a creation |
| 设立 | shèlì | to set up; to establish |
| 创新 | chuàngxīn | to bring forth new ideas; to blaze new trails; innovation |
| 创业 | chuàngyè | to begin an undertaking; to start an enterprise; entrepreneurship |
| 立即 | lìjí | immediately |
| 独立 | dúlì | independent; independence |
| 立场 | lìchǎng | position; standpoint |
| 对立 | duìlì | to oppose; to set sth against |
Questions about 创立
What does 创立 mean?
创立 (chuànglì) means "to establish; to set up; to found" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 创立?
创立 is made of 2 characters: 创 (6 strokes), 立 (5 strokes). That is 11 strokes in total.
Is 创立 an HSK word?
Yes. 创立 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 创立 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 创立 is written 創立.
What is the difference between 创立 and 成立?
创立 focuses on the founder who starts something, so it usually has a person as its subject: 他创立了学校. 成立 focuses on the organization coming into being and can be used without a founder: 公司成立了 (the company was established).
Can I use 创立 for building a relationship or trust?
Not usually. For relationships, trust, or connections, use 建立 (jiànlì), as in 建立关系 (to build a relationship). 创立 is for founding things like companies, parties, schools, or theories.