verb · to maintain, sustain, or keep something going despite difficulties

他一个人撑起了整个家。

verb · to support, prop up, or brace physically; a stay or brace

他用两只手撑着下巴。

verb · to fill to the bursting point or to feel uncomfortably full from eating

这顿饭吃得太饱，肚子都要撑爆了。

verb · to push or move a boat using a pole

老船夫在平静的湖面上撑船。

verb · to open or unfurl something, such as an umbrella or sail

下雨了，快把伞撑开。