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成立

chénglì

Description

"成立"常常用来说一个公司、组织或者国家开始存在。

"成立" is often used to say that a company, organization, or country begins to exist.

它也可以说一个想法或者理由是不是对的,能不能站得住。

It can also refer to whether an idea or reason is valid and can stand on its own.

Meanings

成立chénglì

to establish; to found (an organization)

这家公司去年成立了。

This company was established last year.

成立chénglì

to hold true; to be valid (of an argument)

你的说法不成立。

Your argument is invalid.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    成 (become) + 立 (stand); literally "come to stand," i.e. be established.

  • Nuance

    建立 is broader; 成立 is used for formal groups or the validity of arguments.

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