No. 6,420 in Chinese
挺立
"挺立" means "stand upright" or "stand firm."
In a sentence
这棵树在风中挺立，不曾倒下。
This tree stands upright in the wind and has not fallen.
In this sentence, '挺立' is used to describe the physical posture of the tree appearing firm and erect.
他在困难面前依然挺立，毫不畏惧。
He remains steadfast in the face of difficulties, showing no fear.
Here, '挺立' metaphorically conveys the mental and emotional resilience of the person.
那座雕像挺立在广场的中心，象征着城市的精神。
The statue stands upright in the center of the square, symbolizing the city's spirit.
In this example, '挺立' illustrates the stationary upright position and symbolic representation of the statue.
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