Meaning
This is a common verb compound meaning to stand up from a sitting, lying, or crouching position. It combines 站 (to stand) with the directional complement 起来 (up, upward) to indicate the upward movement of standing. It can be used both literally for physical standing and metaphorically for rising up or recovering.
Usage
Native speakers use this in everyday situations when someone gets up from a chair, bed, or floor. It's neutral in register and appropriate for all contexts. The complement 起来 emphasizes the upward directional movement. Can also be used metaphorically to mean recovering strength or courage, as in '站起来了' meaning someone has bounced back from difficulty.
Examples
- 01老师进来的时候，所有学生都站起来了。, .When the teacher came in, all the students stood up.
- 02他摔倒后很快就站起来继续跑。.After he fell, he quickly stood up and continued running.
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Common collocations
- 从椅子上站起来to stand up from a chair
- 慢慢站起来to slowly stand up
- 重新站起来to stand up again / to recover
Antonyms
Origin
This is a resultative verb compound following standard Mandarin grammar patterns. 站 is the main verb, while 起来 serves as a directional complement indicating upward movement toward the speaker or present state.