Meaning of 立场
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- position
- standpoint
Measure word: 個|个
How to use 立场
立场 is used for a person's, group's, or government's position on a question, often in news, debates, and formal talk. It pairs with verbs like 表明 (biǎomíng, to make clear) and 坚持 (jiānchí, to hold firm). Example: 他表明了自己的立场。(Tā biǎomíngle zìjǐ de lìchǎng.) He made his position clear.
立 (lì) means to stand, and 场 (chǎng) means a place or ground, like in 广场 (guǎngchǎng). Your 立场 is the ground where you stand, which becomes the side you take on an issue.
Common mistake: Learners sometimes use 立场 for a physical location or a job position. For a job, use 职位 (zhíwèi), and for a physical spot, use 位置 (wèizhì). Also note 场 is third tone here (chǎng), not second tone cháng.
立场 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Stroke order for each character
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立 lì · to stand · 5 strokes
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场 chǎng · large place used for a specific purpose · 6 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 立场.
| 机场 | jīchǎng | airport; airfield; (slang) service provider for Shadowsocks or similar software for circum |
| 商场 | shāngchǎng | shopping mall; shopping center |
| 广场 | guǎngchǎng | public square; plaza |
| 停车场 | tíngchēchǎng | parking lot; car park |
| 球场 | qiúchǎng | stadium; sports ground |
| 体育场 | tǐyùchǎng | stadium |
| 立刻 | lìkè | immediately; at once; right away |
| 现场 | xiànchǎng | the scene (of a crime, accident etc); (on) the spot |
| 建立 | jiànlì | to establish; to set up |
| 市场 | shìchǎng | marketplace; market; bazaar; (economics) market |
| 成立 | chénglì | to establish; to set up |
| 场合 | chǎnghé | occasion; situation; context; setting; venue |
Questions about 立场
What does 立场 mean?
立场 (lìchǎng) means "position; standpoint" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 立场?
立场 is made of 2 characters: 立 (5 strokes), 场 (6 strokes). That is 11 strokes in total.
Is 立场 an HSK word?
Yes. 立场 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 立场 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 立场 is written 立場.
What is the difference between 立场 and 观点?
观点 (guāndiǎn) is a specific view or opinion on something. 立场 is the broader side or stance you stand on, often tied to your role or interests. You can hold several 观点 that all come from one 立场.
How do you say 'from my standpoint' in Chinese?
You can say 站在我的立场上 (zhàn zài wǒ de lìchǎng shang), literally 'standing on my position'. A common phrase is 站在对方的立场上想一想, meaning to put yourself in the other person's shoes.