Word: 持 (chí) 持 dictionary entry chí to hold; to grasp; to support; to maintain; to persevere; to manage; to run (i.e. administer); to control Full dictionary entry for 持 Example sentences using 持 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 关于教育，他持极端意见。 Guānyú jiàoyù, tā chí jíduān yìjiàn. He holds an extreme opinion on education. 请持票入场，不要拥挤。 Qǐng chí piào rùchǎng, búyào yōngjǐ. Please enter with your ticket in hand, and don't push.