HSK · Level 20
135 words
Chinese word
支撑
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhī chēng
Meaning
- verbsupport
Example
支撑着屋顶的是几根梁。zhī chēng zhe wū dǐng de shì jǐ gēn liáng
Several beams support the roof.
More examples
朋友的鼓励在关键时刻支撑了她。péng yǒu de gǔ lì zài guān jiàn shí kè zhī chēng le tā
Her friend's encouragement supported her at a crucial moment.
Core concept
Something bears weight or pressure so that an object or an ongoing situation remains upright and stable.
Common phrases
支撑屋顶zhī chēng wū dǐng
hold up the roof
支撑经济zhī chēng jīng jì
sustain the economy
支撑重量zhī chēng zhòng liàng
bear the weight
Similar words
支持zhī chí: Give approval and help to a person, idea, or position.
承受chéng shòu: Bear responsibility, loss, or harm and endure its effects.
Definition in Chinese
承受重力或压力，使事物不下沉或不倒，同时可指暂时维持某一状态以避免崩溃。chéng shòu zhòng lì huò yā lì shǐ shì wù bú xià chén huò bú dào tóng shí kě zhǐ zàn shí wéi chí mǒu yí zhuàng tài yǐ bì miǎn bēng kuì
Word origin
支 (zhī, "support") + 撑 (chēng, "prop up") forms a picture of actively holding something up against weight or pressure.
Usage tips
- In everyday Chinese, 支撑得住 (zhīchēng de zhù, "hold up") and 支撑不住 (zhīchēng bù zhù, "not hold up") show whether a structure or situation can keep going under strain.