支持
To give assistance to or agree with a person or idea. In academics, it refers to providing evidence for an argument.
Examples
3 of 5谢谢你一直以来对我的支持。
Thank you for your constant support.
许多议员支持这项新法律。
Many MPs support this new law.
兄弟,我绝对支持你。
Bro, I totally back you up.
Word Family
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
谢谢你一直以来对我的支持。
everydayThank you for your constant support.
许多议员支持这项新法律。
formalMany MPs support this new law.
兄弟,我绝对支持你。
informalBro, I totally back you up.
数据支持了作者的观点。
academicThe data supported the author's viewpoint.
公司决定支持这个慈善项目。
businessThe company decided to support this charity project.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
支持率
approval rating
互相支持
mutual support
表示支持
to express support
Often Confused With
支撑 is usually physical support (holding up weight); 支持 is abstract/emotional/argumentative support.
Usage Notes
Crucial for writing tasks to explain how evidence backs up a claim.
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.
Memory Tip
支 (zhī) looks like a branch/prop, 持 (chí) means to hold. Propping up and holding.
Word Origin
From 'prop/branch' (支) and 'hold/maintain' (持).
Grammar Patterns
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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