Chinese
shèlì
Meaning: to establish; to set up
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

設立
設
立
设立
设
立

Example sentences

The government established a scholarship.
他們設立了二十四小時的服務熱線。
他们设立了二十四小时的服务热线。
They established a 24-hour service hotline.
我們公司在北京設立了一家分公司。
我们公司在北京设立了一家分公司。
Our company set up a branch office in Beijing.

Usage Notes

Used for setting up organizations, funds, or schools.

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