chēng

HSK 6Verb170/1795

Meaning

to prop up; to support

Example sentences

  • chēngkāisǎn 

    Open the umbrella.

  • chēngkāisǎnwèihuǒdǎng 

    He opened the umbrella to shelter everyone from the rain.

Usage

to support; 撑腰 back up.