zhī​chēng HSK6

to prop up

Senses

支撑/ 支撐 zhī​chēng to prop up

to hold up or support a physical structure so it does not collapse

支撑/ 支撐 zhī​chēng to sustain

to maintain or manage a difficult situation, such as a family or business, with effort

支撑/ 支撐 zhī​chēng strut

a brace, strut, or similar support used in architecture or engineering to hold something in place

References

synonym 撑/撐 支撑/支撐
synonym 搘/搘 支撑/支撐