Chinese word

撑住

Pronunciation

Pinyinchēng zhù

Meaning

  • verbhold up

Example

他用手把门撑住了。tā yòng shǒu bǎ mén chēng zhù le

He used his hand to hold the door open.

Illustration for 撑住 (hold up)

More examples

我们要撑住，不能放弃。wǒ men yào chēng zhù bù néng fàng qì

We have to hold on; we can't give up.

Core concept

Something bears a heavy force without falling, breaking, or stopping.

Common phrases

  • 用手撑住yòng shǒu chēng zhù

    hold up with one's hand

  • 把门撑住bǎ mén chēng zhù

    hold the door open

Similar words

支撑zhī chēng: Support something from underneath so that it does not fall or collapse.
顶住dǐng zhù: Withstand a force by holding firmly against it.
扛住káng zhù: Support a heavy load by carrying it on the shoulders or arms.
支持zhī chí: Help a person or show approval by giving support.

Definition in Chinese

在压力或困难下保持不倒或继续承受，不放弃；在具体场景中也可指用力量临时支撑某物。zài yā lì huò kùn nán xià bǎo chí bú dào huò jì xù chéng shòu bú fàng qì zài jù tǐ cháng jǐng zhōng yě kě zhǐ yòng lì liàng lín shí zhī chēng mǒu wù

Word origin

撑 (chēng, "support") combines with 住 (zhù, "stay in place") in 撑住 (chēngzhù, "hold up"), linking a firm physical prop with the ability to keep going under pressure.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, a standalone 撑住 (chēngzhù, "hold up") is a compact expression of encouragement during a difficult moment, not only a description of physical support.

Other meanings

  • endureverb

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