back up; support; bolster
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to back someone up; to give strong support; to bolster
This idiom implies providing firm backing or acting as a strong supporter, often used in contexts where someone faces opposition or difficulty. It suggests lending one's strength or influence to help another stand firm.
Bié别
pà怕
，
wǒ我
men们
dà大
jiā家
gěi给
nǐ你
chēng撑
yāo腰
，
nǐ你
jiù就
dà大
dǎn胆
de地
shuō说
ba吧
。
Don't be afraid, we all have your back, so just speak boldly.
Lǎo老
bǎn板
qīn亲
zì自
wèi为
tā他
chēng撑
yāo腰
，
xiàng项
mù目
hěn很
kuài快
jiù就
tōng通
guò过
le了
。
The boss personally backed him up, and the project was approved quickly.
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Yǒu有
rén人
mín民
qún群
zhòng众
chēng撑
yāo腰
，
wǒ我
men们
yī一
dìng定
néng能
kè克
fú服
kùn困
nan难
。
With the support of the masses, we will surely overcome the difficulties.
Tā他
gǎn感
dào到
gū孤
lì立
wú无
yuán援
，
yīn因
wèi为
méi没
yǒu有
rén人
wèi为
tā他
chēng撑
yāo腰
。
He felt isolated and helpless because no one was backing him up.