Definition

1. Noun:
   • Standpoint; Position: A fixed mental or emotional attitude from which a person perceives, judges, and decides on issues. It is based on one's principles, beliefs, or social status.
   • Viewpoint; Perspective: The particular way of considering or approaching a matter, shaped by one's experiences or affiliations.

Usage Examples

• (He has a firm standpoint on environmental protection.)
• (The two sides found common ground from different positions.)
• (As a journalist, she must maintain an objective viewpoint.)

Advanced Usage

• "lập trường chính trị": political stance/position.
  • Bài viết phân tích lập trường chính trị của các ứng cử viên. (The article analyzes the political positions of the candidates.)
• "lập trường giai cấp": class standpoint; class position.
  • Tác phẩm phản ánh lập trường giai cấp của tác giả. (The work reflects the author's class standpoint.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kiên định lập trường (v): to hold firm to one's position.
  • Chúng tôi kiên định lập trường đã đề ra. (We hold firm to the position we have set.)
• Thay đổi lập trường (v): to change one's stance/position.
  • Áp lực buộc họ phải thay đổi lập trường. (Pressure forced them to change their stance.)

Synonyms

• Standpoint: A position from which objects or principles are viewed and judged.
• Position: A point of view adopted and held to.
• Viewpoint: A mental attitude or point of view.
• Stance: A mental or emotional position adopted with respect to something.

Related Idioms

• "Giữ vững lập trường": to stand one's ground; to hold fast to one's position.
  • Dù bị chỉ trích, bà ấy vẫn giữ vững lập trường. (Despite criticism, she still stands her ground.)

noun

1. standpoint; view-point