B1 verb Neutral

支持

/tʂɨ˥ tʂʰɨ˧˥/

To give assistance to or agree with a person or idea. In academics, it refers to providing evidence for an argument.

Examples

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1

谢谢你一直以来对我的支持。

Thank you for your constant support.

2

许多议员支持这项新法律。

Many MPs support this new law.

3

兄弟,我绝对支持你。

Bro, I totally back you up.

Word Family

Noun
支持
Verb
支持
Adjective
支持性的
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Memory Tip

支 (zhī) looks like a branch/prop, 持 (chí) means to hold. Propping up and holding.

Quick Quiz

没有事实___的观点是站不住脚的。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 支持

Examples

1

谢谢你一直以来对我的支持。

everyday

Thank you for your constant support.

2

许多议员支持这项新法律。

formal

Many MPs support this new law.

3

兄弟,我绝对支持你。

informal

Bro, I totally back you up.

4

数据支持了作者的观点。

academic

The data supported the author's viewpoint.

5

公司决定支持这个慈善项目。

business

The company decided to support this charity project.

Word Family

Noun
支持
Verb
支持
Adjective
支持性的

Common Collocations

提供支持 to provide support
技术支持 technical support
全力支持 full support
得到支持 to gain support
经济支持 financial support

Common Phrases

支持率

approval rating

互相支持

mutual support

表示支持

to express support

Often Confused With

支持 vs 支撑

支撑 is usually physical support (holding up weight); 支持 is abstract/emotional/argumentative support.

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Usage Notes

Crucial for writing tasks to explain how evidence backs up a claim.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '赞成' (agree with), which is only for opinions, while 支持 can be for people, actions, and physical things.

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Memory Tip

支 (zhī) looks like a branch/prop, 持 (chí) means to hold. Propping up and holding.

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Word Origin

From 'prop/branch' (支) and 'hold/maintain' (持).

Grammar Patterns

支持 + noun/person 在...的支持下

Quick Quiz

没有事实___的观点是站不住脚的。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 支持

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