成立 | Chinese meaning

成立【chéng lì】

HSK 3

to establish
to set up
to be tenable
to hold water

Generated definitions (experimental)

to establish

This meaning refers to the act of founding or starting something, such as an organization, institution, or system.

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He decided to establish a new company.

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We need to establish a committee to address this issue.

to set up

This usage implies the arrangement or configuration of something, typically to initiate its operations or functions.

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She will set up a small art studio at home.

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We plan to set up an online meeting next month.

to be tenable

This meaning indicates that something is viable or able to be defended, often in terms of an argument or theory.

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His viewpoint is not tenable in the debate.

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This theory is still tenable in today's science.

to hold water

Similar to being tenable, this phrase is used to describe a claim or argument that is valid or can withstand scrutiny.

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His explanation does not hold water under scrutiny.

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This reasoning clearly holds water.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to establish a companyto set up an organizationto convene a meetingto establish a fundto form a committeeto set up an agreementconditions for establishmenttime of establishmentestablishment documentsprinciples of establishmentofficially establishedestablishment report