Word: 支撑 (zhīchēng) Traditional: 支撐 支撑 dictionary entry zhīchēng to prop up; to support; strut; brace Full dictionary entry for 支撑 Example sentences using 支撑 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他累极了，却还在坚持支撑着。 Tā lèi jíle, què hái zài jiānchí zhīchēngzhe. He was exhausted, yet he was still holding on. 全家的生活都靠爸爸一个人支撑。 Quánjiā de shēnghuó dōu kào bàba yí gè rén zhīchēng. The whole family's livelihood is supported by Dad alone.