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March 24, 2026
创立(創立)chuànglì(chuang4li4)
The verb '创立' means to establish or found something, such as an organization, institution, or concept. It is commonly used in formal contexts, particularly in discussions of business, education, or social initiatives, emphasizing the act of bringing something into existence.
Frequency#11942DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of '创立' is often associated with entrepreneurship and innovation, reflecting the rapid economic development in recent decades. Founding a company is celebrated and viewed as a significant achievement.
Memory Tip
Think of '创' (chuàng) as 'creating' and '立' (lì) as 'standing up'. Picture a person creating a new building (立) from the ground up, symbolizing the establishment of a new entity. The sound 'chuang' is like 'launch' which connects to starting something new.
Meanings of 创立
chuànglì(chuang4li4)
1to establish
2to set up
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About 创立
创立Simplified
創立Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#11942Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2
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创办 (chuàngbàn) — use 创立 for a more formal or institutional context, while 创办 is often used for starting a business or organization.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of '创' (chuàng) as 'creating' and '立' (lì) as 'standing up'. Picture a person creating a new building (立) from the ground up, symbolizing the establishment of a new entity. The sound 'chuang' is like 'launch' which connects to starting something new.
Usage Notes
'创立' is often used in formal contexts; thus, it may not be suitable for casual conversations. A common mistake is using it interchangeably with '建立' (jiànlì), which conveys a slightly different nuance of 'constructing' or 'building up' over time. Be careful with the tones, as mixing them can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, '创立' connects with other advanced vocabulary related to business and organizational contexts. Students should focus on using it in the right formal contexts and understanding its synonyms and antonyms.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of '创立' is often associated with entrepreneurship and innovation, reflecting the rapid economic development in recent decades. Founding a company is celebrated and viewed as a significant achievement.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '创立' with '创造' (chuàngzào), which means 'to create' but does not imply establishing a formal entity. For example, saying '我创造一家公司' (wǒ chuàngzào yī jiā gōngsī) is incorrect; it should be '我创立一家公司'.
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Grammar Patterns of 创立
创立 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 3 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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那所教师培训学院为该学院的____者立了一块纪念牌匾。
The teacher training college put up a plaque to the college's founder.
Example Sentences for 创立 (5)
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那所教师培训学院为该学院的创立者立了一块纪念牌匾。
nà suǒ jiào shī péi xùn xué yuàn wéi gāi xué yuàn de chuàng lì zhě lì le yī kuài jì niàn pái biǎn。
The teacher training college put up a plaque to the college's founder.
2
利普顿打算离开他创立的那家公司。
lì pǔ dùn dǎ suàn lí kāi tā chuàng lì de nà jiā gōng sī。
Lipton is planning to depart from the company he founded.
tǐ yí chuán xué de chuàng lì yīng guī gōng yú fú lǎng xī sī· · gāo ěr.
Population genetics owes its origin to Francis Galton.
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创立这种方式的人每个月只赚二百四十美元.
chuàng lì zhè zhǒng fāng shì de rén měi gè yuè zhī zhuàn èr bǎi sì shí měi yuán.
And the man who started all this only earns $ 240 a month.
Cultural Notes for 创立
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of '创立' is often associated with entrepreneurship and innovation, reflecting the rapid economic development in recent decades. Founding a company is celebrated and viewed as a significant achievement.
Frequently Asked Questions about 创立
'创立' is generally more formal and is best reserved for established organizations rather than informal groups.
'创立' focuses on the act of founding something new, while '建立' emphasizes the process of building or establishing something that already exists.
Synonyms include '建立' (jiànlì) and '开创' (kāichuàng), but each has its specific contexts.
