chēng ㄔㄥ caang1 HSK 6 高階級 · Level 4

  • to support
  • to prop up
  • to push or move with a pole
  • to maintain
  • to open or unfurl
  • to fill to bursting point
  • brace
  • stay
  • support

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 撑 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我们昨晚吃撑了。 We ate way too much last night.
  • 這條繩子能撐多久? How long will this rope hold?
  • 他用手撑着下巴,听着。 He was listening with his chin resting on his hand.
  • 這件毛衣整個撐變形了。 This sweater is all stretched out of shape.
  • 绳子不够牢固,撑不住他。 The rope wasn't strong enough to support him.

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