English–Chinese
“stand tall” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyì lì
Example
新城区中心屹立着几座摩天楼。xīn chéng qū zhōng xīn yì lì zhe jǐ zuò mó tiān lóu
Several skyscrapers stand tall in the center of the new urban district.
How to say “stand tall” in Chinese
“Stand tall” in Chinese is 屹立 (yì lì).
An imposing upright presence that remains steady instead of shifting, with height and firmness at its center.
Example sentences with 屹立
海岸的灯塔依然屹立，指引着航船。hǎi àn de dēng tǎ yī rán yì lì zhí yǐn zhe háng chuán
The coastal lighthouse still stands tall, guiding ships.
Tips for using 屹立
- Its tone is stronger and more literary than ordinary speech, making it especially useful for recognizing formal descriptions in newspapers and other written Chinese.