设立

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Meaning and Usage

The verb 设立 (shè lì) means "to set up" or "to establish" and is commonly used when referring to the creation of organizations, institutions, funds, or official entities. It implies a formal or official founding rather than casual or temporary arrangements.

Common Contexts

You will often see 设立 used in business, government, education, and legal contexts, such as setting up companies, branches, funds, scholarships, or committees.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 设立公司 (to establish a company): used in business contexts.
  • 设立基金 (to establish a fund): often related to financial or charitable contexts.
  • 设立 (to set up scholarships): common in educational settings.

Usage Notes

When using 设立, the focus is on the formal act of founding or creating something with a lasting or official status. It differs from words like 建立 (jiànlì), which can also mean "to establish" but sometimes emphasizes building relationships or abstract concepts. Avoid confusing 设立 with (shèdìng), which means "to set" or "to fix" rules or parameters rather than founding entities.

Tone and Register

设立 is formal and often appears in written language, official documents, news reports, and formal speech. It is appropriate in professional and academic contexts.

Example Sentences

The company plans to set up a new branch this year.

The government established a special fund to support environmental projects.

The school set up scholarships to encourage outstanding students.