站住
Basic Meaning
v
A common spoken command. Often used with an imperative tone like "站住！" (Stop!) or in descriptive phrases.
(of people, animals, vehicles, etc.) to stop moving
（人马车辆等）停止行动。
Words:
站住不动站住说话
Synonyms:
稍息打住
Antonyms:
Sentences:
- 警察大喊：“站住！The police officer shouted, "Stop!"
- 我们找个地方站住说话吧。Let's find a place to stop and talk.
v
This sense is abstract, referring to establishing oneself or becoming stable in a non-physical sense, such as in a job or city.
to settle down and secure a stable position (at work or in life)
在某处工作并稳定下来。
Words:
站稳脚跟
Synonyms:
扎根立足安定
Antonyms:
漂泊流动
Sentences:
- 他在大城市找到了工作，终于站住脚了。He found a job in the big city and finally secured a stable footing.
- 新员工需要三个月才能在公司站住。New employees usually need three months to settle in and establish themselves at the company.
v
Used mostly in discussions or writing to assess if a point makes logical sense. It does not mean 'to physically stand firm'.
(of arguments, logic) to be sound, reasonable, and hold water
(论点、论据等)入情入理;说得通。
Synonyms:
合情合理有理有据
Antonyms:
站不住脚无稽之谈
Sentences:
- 你的这个分析数据充分，论点站得住。Your analysis is well-supported by data; the argument holds water.
- 如果证据不足，你的说法就站不住。If the evidence is insufficient, your claim won't hold up.