prop up; sustain; support (v.)
HSK 6
Traditional
支撐
Radicals
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Examples
这根柱子支撑着整个房顶。 zhè gēn zhùzi zhīchēng zhe zhěnggè fángdǐng. - This pillar supports the entire roof.
在困难时期，朋友是你最好的支撑。 zài kùnnán shíqí, péngyǒu shì nǐ zuì hǎo de zhīchēng. - During tough times, friends are your best support.
他用双手支撑着身体。 tā yòng shuāngshǒu zhīchēng zhe shēntǐ. - He propped up his body with his hands.
支撑公司的发展需要大量的资金。 zhīchēng gōngsī de fāzhǎn xūyào dàliàng de zījīn. - Supporting the company’s growth requires a lot of funds.
他的信念支撑他度过了难关。 tā de xìnniàn zhīchēng tā dùguò le nánguān. - His beliefs supported him through the tough times.
Characters
支 zhī - branch; the twelve Earthly Branches | HSK 5
撑 chēng - to prop, to open, to maintain, to keep up; fill to the point of bursting |