支撑
zhī​chēng HSK6

prop up

  • created sense approved 支撑/支撐 · zhī​chēng · prop up

    支撑 / 支撐

    zhī​chēng

    prop up

    to physically support or hold up an object using a brace, strut, or pillar

    工人们用几根粗木桩支撑着这面摇摇欲坠的墙。

    verb

    created sense

  • created sense approved 支撑/支撐 · zhī​chēng · sustain

    支撑 / 支撐

    zhī​chēng

    sustain

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

    他辛苦工作，独自支撑着整个家庭的开支。

    verb

    created sense