lì​zú HSK7

to gain a footing

Senses

立足 lì​zú to gain a footing

To be able to stand one's ground or establish oneself in a place or situation in order to survive or succeed.

立足 lì​zú to base oneself on

To be situated in a specific location or to take a specific position as a starting point for action or perspective.

References

synonym 立足/立足 安身/安身
synonym 立足/立足 容身/容身
synonym 托足/托足 立足/立足