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确立 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
确立quèlìto establishHSK 6, v, rank #20658, Hard
确立quèlìto instituteHSK 6, v, rank #20658, Hard
quèlì(que4li4) T4
  1. 1to establish
  2. 2to institute
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March 24, 2026
确立(確立)quèlì(que4li4)

确立 (què lì) means to establish or institute something formally. This term is often used in contexts such as establishing a policy, a principle, or a relationship, reflecting a sense of permanence and authority in the action.

Frequency#20658DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

确立 is frequently used in political and educational contexts in China, where establishing rules and principles is crucial for governance and social order, reflecting the importance of stability in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Think of 确立 as 'surely standing firm.' The left part 确 (què) suggests certainty, while the right part 立 (lì) means to stand. Imagine a strong figure firmly establishing a foundation, ensuring that what is set is 'sure' and 'standing' for the future.

Meanings of 确立

quèlì(que4li4)
1to establish
2to institute
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About 确立

确立Simplified
確立Traditional
Strokes
Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#20658Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 确立

Quick Contrast

确立 (establish) vs 建立 (jiànlì, build) — use 确立 when emphasizing formal establishment or authority, while 建立 is more general and can refer to building or setting up.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 确立 as 'surely standing firm.' The left part 确 (què) suggests certainty, while the right part 立 (lì) means to stand. Imagine a strong figure firmly establishing a foundation, ensuring that what is set is 'sure' and 'standing' for the future.

Usage Notes

Be cautious of using 确立 in informal contexts, as it carries a formal tone. Common collocations include 确立制度 (establish a system) and 确立标准 (establish standards). Students often confuse it with 设立 (shè lì), which means to set up but lacks the connotation of permanence.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 确立 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to governance and authority. Focus on its usage in formal writing and speeches, as well as identifying its role in compound terms like 确立原则 (establish principles).

Cultural Note

确立 is frequently used in political and educational contexts in China, where establishing rules and principles is crucial for governance and social order, reflecting the importance of stability in Chinese culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mix up 确立 with 创立 (chuàng lì), which means to create or found something new. For example, saying 确立一个公司 (establish a company) is incorrect; it should be 创立一个公司.

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Pronunciation of 确立

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Component Characters

quèauthenticated
12 strokes
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to stand
HSK 65 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 确立

确立 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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正式____合作关系将会促进共和国之间合作的顺利进展。

The formalization of co-operation between the republics would produce progress.

Example Sentences for 确立 (1)

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正式确立合作关系将会促进共和国之间合作的顺利进展。

zhèng shì què lì hé zuò guān xì jiāng huì cù jìn gòng hé guó zhī jiān hé zuò de shùn lì jìn zhǎn。

The formalization of co-operation between the republics would produce progress.

Cultural Notes for 确立

🏮Cultural insight

确立 is frequently used in political and educational contexts in China, where establishing rules and principles is crucial for governance and social order, reflecting the importance of stability in Chinese culture.

Frequently Asked Questions about 确立

确立 implies a sense of establishment with permanence, while 设立 often refers to setting up or initiating something that may not be permanent.