支持 zhī chí — to be in favor of; to support; to back; support; backing; to stand by

支持
zhī chí

Characters: 支 · 持

Definitions

  1. to be in favor of; to support; to back; support; backing; to stand by

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. to be in favor of
  2. to support
  3. to back
  4. support
  5. backing
  6. to stand by
  7. CL:個|个[ge4]

zdic(汉典)

  1. 支撑;撑住
  2. 勉强维持
  3. 应付;打点
  4. 供应
  5. 把持;主持
  6. 支援;赞同鼓励

ExtDict

  1. 撑住
  2. 勉强维持在压力面前，他有点支持不住了｜他知道城中粮食不多，最多支持一个月
  3. 支援
  4. 赞助互相支持｜支持世界人民争取和平的斗争
  5. 照料
  6. 应付家中自有兄弟支持，不必挂怀｜叫道人支持这些轿夫马夫，上下人等。

Examples

  • 全家人都支持他辞职去创业的决定。

    The whole family supported his decision to quit and start a business.

  • 这个架子由两根钢梁支持着，十分稳固。

    The shelf was supported by two steel beams and was very stable.

  • 感谢各位读者长期以来的支持。

    Thank you, dear readers, for your long-standing support.