HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
撑 — to prop up
- Reading
- chēng
- Meaning
- to prop up; to support; to open (an umbrella); to pole (a boat); to maintain; to operate; to fill to bursting
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
撑 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is chēng and it means to prop up; to support; to open (an umbrella); to pole (a boat); to maintain; to operate; to fill to bursting. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
撑 appears in everyday chinese words such as 撑 (prop up, support) and 支撑 (to prop up, support).
Chinese words containing 撑
Frequently asked questions
What does 撑 mean in Chinese?
撑 means to prop up; to support; to open (an umbrella); to pole (a boat); to maintain; to operate; to fill to bursting in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 撑 read?
撑 is read chēng. Reading it inside real words — 撑 and 支撑 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 撑 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 撑 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 撑 in a word?
A common word containing 撑 is 撑 (chēng) — "prop up, support". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 撑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 撑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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