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- 立足
立足
lì zú
Meaning
- to have a footing
- to base oneself on
Definition
指站在某个地方，比喻有立脚点或基础。
to stand firm; to have a foothold; to base oneself on.
Usage
常用于表示在某领域、某地有稳固的基础或位置。
Often used to indicate having a solid foundation or position in a field or place.
Examples
- 1 我们要在市场上立足。 (We need to establish a foothold in the market.)
- 2 他在学术界已立足多年。 (He has had a firm footing in academia for many years.)
- 3 公司需要创新才能立足。 (The company needs innovation to survive and thrive.)
- 4 她努力在新的城市立足。 (She strives to settle down in the new city.)
- 5 只有打好基础，才能立足未来。 (Only by laying a solid foundation can we have a foothold in the future.)
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