HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
支 — support
- Reading
- zhī
- Meaning
- support
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
支 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is zhī and it means support. 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.
支 appears in everyday chinese words such as 支 (support; branch; measure word), 支 (branch, to support, pay) and 支付 (pay).
Chinese words containing 支
Frequently asked questions
What does 支 mean in Chinese?
支 means support in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 支 read?
支 is read zhī. Reading it inside real words — 支 and 支 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 支 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 支 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 支 in a word?
A common word containing 支 is 支 (zhī) — "support; branch; measure word". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 支 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 支 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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