支撑
zhī​chēng HSK6

to prop up

zhī​chēng to prop up · strut
  1. 支 zhī verbnoun
    to prop up
    to erect; to set up; to hold up with a physical support; to support a physical structure
  2. 撑 撐 chēng verb
    to prop up or maintain
    to support; to prop up; to brace; to maintain or keep something going despite difficulties

zhī​chēng to sustain
  1. 支 zhī verb
    to sustain
    to bear; to endure; to withstand; to hold up under pressure
  2. 撑 撐 chēng verb
    to prop up or maintain
    to support; to prop up; to brace; to maintain or keep something going despite difficulties