🇨🇳 How to say

“stand” in Chinese

站zhàn
Illustration of "stand" in a Chinese cultural setting
A person stands patiently at a bus stop, waiting for the next ride to arrive. They shift their weight from one foot to the other, looking down the street.

Usage note

站 is used for standing in place, like waiting or being upright. It's a common, neutral verb for everyday situations.

Examples

  • 请站起来。

    Please stand up.

  • 我站在门口。

    I stand at the door.

  • 他站了很久。

    He stood for a long time.

Quick check

What does "站" mean?

  • A. stand
  • B. ask
  • C. take
  • D. run

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