No. 6,133 in Chinese
屹立
"屹立" means to stand firm or upright, often symbolizing strength or permanence.
In a sentence
珠穆朗玛峰屹立于青藏高原之巅。
Mount Everest stands tall at the summit of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
The word '屹立' (stand tall) is used here to describe the unwavering and majestic presence of Mount Everest.
他的信念屹立不倒，即使经历了诸多困难。
His beliefs stand firm even after experiencing numerous challenges.
In this sentence, '屹立' (stand firm) metaphorically expresses the steadfastness of his beliefs.
这些古建筑历经岁月洗礼，依然屹立在这里。
These ancient structures remain standing here after the tests of time.
Here, '屹立' (remain standing) conveys the enduring and resilient nature of the ancient structures.
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