zhī
chēng

HSK 6
common
verb

Meaning of 支撑

支撑 means to support; to prop up; to hold up; to barely hold on; to sustain; to manage. Pronounced zhī chēng. HSK 6.

  • to support; to prop up; to hold up
  • to barely hold on; to sustain; to manage

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
zuò
lǎo
de
qiáo
liáng
yóu
gēn
shí
zhù
zhī
chēng
zhe
 

This ancient bridge is supported by several stone pillars.

Kēng
dào
yòng
zhù
zi
zhī
chēng
zhe
 
fáng
zhǐ
fāng
 

Pillars are used in the tunnel to support it and prevent collapse.

Tiān
huā
bǎn
kāi
shǐ
xià
chén
 
yào
zhǎo
dōng
西
zhī
chēng
xià
 

The ceiling is starting to sag and needs something to prop it up immediately.