立场 (lìchǎng) — standpoint; position
HSK 5 | noun | a person's or group's point of view or stance on an issue
立场 (lìchǎng)
立场 refers to a person's or organization's fundamental viewpoint or position on an issue, especially in political, diplomatic, or ideological debates.
Meanings
- [noun] standpoint; position; stance; point of view
Example Sentences
政府在这一问题上的立场十分明确，不会做出妥协。 Zhèngfǔ zài zhè yī wèntí shàng de lìchǎng shífēn míngquè, bù huì zuò chū tuǒxié. The government's position on this issue is very clear and will not compromise.
双方在谈判中坚守各自的立场，导致协议迟迟未能达成。 Shuāngfāng zài tánpàn zhōng jiānshǒu gèzì de lìchǎng, dǎozhì xiéyì chíchí wèinéng dáchéng. Both sides stuck to their respective positions during negotiations, causing the agreement to be long delayed.
一个成熟的学者应该能够从不同立场分析同一个问题。 Yī gè chéngshú de xuézhě yīnggāi néng gòu cóng bùtóng lìchǎng fēnxī tóngyī gè wèntí. A mature scholar should be able to analyze the same issue from different standpoints.
他的立场在压力下发生了明显转变，让支持者感到失望。 Tā de lìchǎng zài yālì xià fāshēng le míngxiǎn zhuǎnbiàn, ràng zhīchízhě gǎndào shīwàng. His position clearly shifted under pressure, disappointing his supporters.
我们坚持独立自主的立场，不接受外部势力的干涉。 Wǒmen jiānchí dúlì zìzhǔ de lìchǎng, bù jiēshòu wàibù shìlì de gānshè. We adhere to an independent and self-reliant position and do not accept interference from external forces.
企业在回应媒体质疑时需要明确表达自己的立场。 Qǐyè zài huíyìng méitǐ zhìyí shí xūyào míngquè biǎodá zìjǐ de lìchǎng. Enterprises need to clearly express their position when responding to media questioning.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 坚守立场 (jiānshǒu lìchǎng) | to stick to one's position |
| 立场明确 (lìchǎng míngquè) | clear position |
| 转变立场 (zhuǎnbiàn lìchǎng) | to change one's position |
| 不同立场 (bùtóng lìchǎng) | different standpoints |
| 政治立场 (zhèngzhì lìchǎng) | political stance |
| 表明立场 (biǎomíng lìchǎng) | to state one's position |
Usage Notes
立场 specifically refers to a fundamental position or stance rooted in principles or interests, often in political, diplomatic, or ideological discourse. It is stronger and more value-laden than 看法 (kànfǎ, opinion/view) or 观点 (guāndiǎn, viewpoint).
立场 implies that a position is held with commitment and may be defended or maintained under pressure. Common collocations include 坚守立场 (hold firm to one's stance) and 表明立场 (make one's position clear).
Memory Hook
立 (to stand/establish) + 场 (field/place) -- the place where you stand -- your standpoint; position.