This component represents standing upright or establishing something. · Kangxi radical 117

This component represents standing upright or establishing something.

Originally depicted a person standing firmly on the ground with legs apart. The horizontal line at the bottom represents the ground, while the vertical lines show a figure in an upright, stable position.

立 at a glance

Meaning
This component represents standing upright or establishing something.
Strokes
5
Characters
30
Role
Usually contributes meaning
Kangxi radical
117

Characters with 立 (26 of 30)

HSK 1 · 1

HSK 2 · 1

HSK 3 · 2

HSK 4 · 5

HSK 5 · 2

HSK 6 · 3

Beyond HSK · 12

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 立 mean?

立 means "This component represents standing upright or establishing something.". In the characters that contain it, it usually contributes meaning.

How many Chinese characters contain 立?

30 characters in this dictionary contain 立, including ones at HSK 1, HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6.

Is 立 a radical?

Yes — 立 is Kangxi radical 117, one of the 214 traditional indexing radicals used to organise Chinese dictionaries.

How many strokes does 立 have?

立 is written in 5 strokes.