竪
The story of 竪
erect, vertical
竪 is composed of 臤(worthy, firm) and 立(to stand). 臤 depicts someone staring at something while grabbing it at the same time, 立 is the picture of a man standing upright. If you want to stand vertically, your feet need to be firm.
Vocabulary of 竪
- 倒竪 (to persist in)
- 竪琴 (harp)
- 竪立 (to set upright)