Meaning and Usage
The word '成立' (chéng lì) primarily means 'to establish' or 'to set up,' often used for organizations, companies, or agreements. It combines '成' (to accomplish) and '立' (to stand), implying the successful creation or formation of something.
Common Contexts
- Establishing companies or organizations: "公司成立" means a company is founded.
- Legal or formal agreements: "合同成立" means a contract is valid or comes into effect.
- Abstract concepts like ideas or plans can also '成立' when they become feasible or accepted.
Collocations and Patterns
- 公司成立 (company establishment): used when talking about founding a business.
- 协议成立 (agreement established): used in legal or negotiation contexts.
- 成立时间 (establishment time): refers to the date when something was founded.
Usage Notes
'成立' is formal and often used in written or official contexts. It differs from '建立' which also means 'to establish' but can be more general or informal. When talking about contracts or agreements, '成立' emphasizes the moment when the agreement becomes valid.
Avoid confusing '成立' with '成功' (success); '成立' focuses on the act of establishment, not the outcome's success.