Chinese Conversation · Level 60
90 words
Chinese word
支援
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhī yuán
Meaning
- nounsupport
Example
他们向我们提供了支援。tā men xiàng wǒ men tí gōng le zhī yuán
They provided us with support.
More examples
小企业难以获得外部支援。xiáo qǐ yè nán yǐ huò dé wài bù zhī yuán
Small businesses have difficulty obtaining external support.
Core concept
Resources placed behind a person or effort to carry it through difficulty.
Common phrases
寻求支援xún qiú zhī yuán
seek support
获得支援huò dé zhī yuán
obtain support
接受支援jiē shòu zhī yuán
accept support
Similar words
帮助bāng zhù: A helping hand for someone or something facing a problem.
支持zhī chí: Support that stands behind and protects a view, choice, or action.
协助xié zhù: Shared practical help that moves work forward with others.
援助yuán zhù: Aid delivered in a crisis through supplies, funding, or medical services.
Definition in Chinese
给予物质、资金、人员或精神上的帮助与支撑，使对方能够继续活动或完成任务。jí yǔ wù zhì zī jīn rén yuán huò jīng shén shàng de bāng zhù yǔ zhī chēng shǐ duì fāng néng gòu jì xù huó dòng huò wán chéng rèn wù
Word origin
支 (zhī, "hold up") and 援 (yuán, "help") form a word whose two parts suggest steady backing joined with active aid.
Usage tips
- The word suits organized or substantial aid in settings such as public services, disaster response, and team efforts more than a quick personal favor.