撑

chēng

to support

verbHSK 3.0 word list · Band 6trad. 撐
Dictionary entry

to support; to prop up; to push or move with a pole

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撑

See it in sentences

他撑着一把伞。

Tā chēng zhe yì bǎ sǎn.

English

He is holding up an umbrella.

用木头把门撑住。

Yòng mùtou bǎ mén chēng zhù.

English

Prop the door with wood.

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