zhī​chēng HSK6

prop up

支撑 (支撐) zhī​chēng
prop up verb
to physically support or hold up an object using a brace, strut, or pillar

The workers are propping up the crumbling wall with several thick wooden stakes.

sustain verb
to provide the necessary strength, resources, or support to maintain a situation, effort, or life

He works hard to single-handedly support the expenses of the entire family.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
6.71 per million appears in 3% of films
Written text
56.1 per million

Details

HSK 2.0
Level 6
HSK 3.0
Level 6

Sources

Definitions
CC-CEDICT