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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
立场lìchǎngpositionHSK 6, n, rank #4000, Hard
立场lìchǎngstandpointHSK 6, n, rank #4000, Hard
立场lìchǎng>个[gè]HSK 6, n, rank #4000, Hard
lìchǎng(li4chang3) T4
  1. 1position
  2. 2standpoint
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March 24, 2026
立场(立場)lìchǎng(li4chang3)

立场 (lìchǎng) refers to a person's position or standpoint on a particular issue. It is commonly used in discussions related to politics, ethics, or personal beliefs, indicating where someone stands in relation to a topic or debate.

Frequency#4000DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, expressing one's 立场 is often done subtly, as direct confrontation is typically avoided. This reflects the importance of maintaining harmony in social interactions.

Memory Tip

Think of 立 (lì) as 'to stand' and 场 (chǎng) as 'place.' Imagine someone firmly standing in their place during a debate, representing their strong position on an issue.

Meanings of 立场

lìchǎng(li4chang3)
1position
2standpoint
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About 立场

立场Simplified
立場Traditional
Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4000Frequency Rank
Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 立场

Quick Contrast

观点 (guāndiǎn) vs 立场 (lìchǎng): use 立场 when emphasizing a person's position in a debate, while 观点 focuses more on their opinion or perspective.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 立 (lì) as 'to stand' and 场 (chǎng) as 'place.' Imagine someone firmly standing in their place during a debate, representing their strong position on an issue.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 立场 with 观点 (guāndiǎn), which means 'point of view.' While 立场 emphasizes one's position, 观点 focuses on perspective. Use 立场 in more formal contexts, such as academic or political discussions.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 立场 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to opinion and argumentation, such as 观点 (guāndiǎn) and 立法 (lìfǎ). Focus on using it in formal writing or discussions to express nuanced positions.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, expressing one's 立场 is often done subtly, as direct confrontation is typically avoided. This reflects the importance of maintaining harmony in social interactions.

Common Mistakes

Learners might misuse 立场 in casual settings, where simpler words like 观点 (guāndiǎn) are more appropriate. For example, saying '我有一个立场' instead of '我有一个观点' can sound overly formal.

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Pronunciation of 立场

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Component Characters

to stand
HSK 65 strokes
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chǎnglarge place used for a specific purpose
HSK 46 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 立场

立场 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

本文所持的论点恰恰是站在相反的____。

The argument contained herein takes exactly the opposite point of view.

Example Sentences for 立场 (10)

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本文所持的论点恰恰是站在相反的立场。

běn wén suǒ chí de lùn diǎn qià qià shì zhàn zài xiāng fǎn de lì cháng。

The argument contained herein takes exactly the opposite point of view.
2
国王的立场必然会再次引发关于堕胎的令人头痛的辩论。

guó wáng de lì cháng bì rán huì zài cì yǐn fā guān yú duò tāi de líng rén tóu tòng de biàn lùn。

The King's stand is bound to reawaken the painful debate about abortion.
3
他有时也会大胆坚持不受欢迎、但却有原则性的立场。

tā yǒu shí yě huì dà dǎn jiān chí bù shòu huān yíng、 、 dàn què yǒu yuán zé xìng de lì。

He has also dared to take unpopular, but principled stands at times.
4
他内心明白他们会赞成他的立场。

tā nèi xīn míng bái tā mén huì zàn chéng tā de lì cháng。

In his heart he knew they'd agree with his stand.
5
这样的动议被视为对后座议员立场的考验。

zhè yàng de dòng yì bèi shì wéi duì hòu zuò yì yuán lì cháng de kǎo yàn。

Such a motion is considered a test of backbench opinion.
6
绝大多数议员在这个问题上都持强硬立场。

jué dà duō shù yì yuán zài zhè gè wèn tí shàng dū chí qiáng yìng lì cháng。

Most members of Parliament took a hard line on this issue.
7
就立场和观点来说,它们从未真正做到树立起自己独具一格的视角。

jiù lì cháng hé guān diǎn lái shuō, , tā mén cóng wèi zhēn zhèng zuò dào shù lì qǐ zì jǐ dú jù yī gé de shì。

Editorially, they never really became a unique distinct product.
8
理查德脸都白了,但还是坚持自己的立场。

lǐ chá dé liǎn dū bái le, , dàn huán shì jiān chí zì jǐ de lì。

Richard had gone very white, but he stood his ground.
9
他没能在一场技术探讨中坚持自己的立场。

tā méi néng zài yī cháng jì shù tàn tǎo zhōng jiān chí zì jǐ de lì cháng。

He had trouble keeping up his end of a technical discussion.
10
他们在这场危机中丢弃了中立立场。

tā mén zài zhè cháng wēi jī zhōng diū qì le zhōng lì lì cháng。

They had thrown their neutrality overboard in the crisis.

Cultural Notes for 立场

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, expressing one's 立场 is often done subtly, as direct confrontation is typically avoided. This reflects the importance of maintaining harmony in social interactions.

Frequently Asked Questions about 立场

You can say '我在这个问题上的立场是...' which means 'My position on this issue is...'.