戙 (dòng) - To prop up & to support

戙Tone 4

dòng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

戙 · dòng

To prop up;

to support;

to stand upright;

also refers to a type of ancient Chinese vessel stand.

To prop upto supportto stand upright

Usage highlights

To prop upTo supportVessel standStand uprightSupporting pillarBronze stand

Synonyms

  • 撑— to prop up, to support
  • 支— to prop, to support
  • 立— to stand, to erect

Antonyms

  • 倒— to fall down, to collapse
  • 塌— to collapse, to fall

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pillar props up the roof (柱子戙着屋顶).
  • He used a stick to support the leaning tree (他用棍子戙住倾斜的树).
  • The ancient bronze vessel was placed on a dong stand (青铜器放在戙上).

Collocations

  • To prop up(戙住)
  • To support(戙起)
  • Vessel stand(戙座)
  • Stand upright(戙立)
  • Supporting pillar(戙柱)
  • Bronze stand(铜戙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a type of stand or support for ritual bronze vessels in ancient China.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in classical texts or specialized contexts.
  • The structure combines '同' (same/together) with '戈' (spear/weapon), suggesting collective support or defense.

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