撑

chēng

HSK 6Verb170/1795

Meaning

撑

to prop up; to support

Example sentences

  • chēng撑kāi开sǎn伞 。

    Open the umbrella.

  • tā他chēng撑kāi开sǎn伞wèi为dà大huǒ伙dǎng挡yǔ雨 。

    He opened the umbrella to shelter everyone from the rain.

Usage

to support; 撑腰 back up.