揨 (chén) - To prop up & to support

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chén ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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揨 · chén

To prop up;

to support;

to prop up with a stick;

to use a cane or staff for support.

To prop upto supportto prop up with a stick

Usage highlights

Prop with a caneSupport with a stickLean on a staffProp up an objectSupport a beam

Synonyms

  • 撑— to support; to prop up
  • 支— to prop; to support
  • 拄— to lean on (a stick)

Antonyms

  • 压— to press down; to suppress
  • 塌— to collapse; to fall down

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The elderly man uses a cane to walk (老人揨着拐杖走路).
  • She supported herself against the wall (她揨着墙).
  • He propped up the sagging roof beam (他揨住了下陷的房梁).

Collocations

  • Prop with a cane(揨杖)
  • Support with a stick(揨棍)
  • Lean on a staff(揨杖)
  • Prop up an object(揨物)
  • Support a beam(揨梁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character depicts the action of using physical support, often associated with mobility aids.
  • While not commonly used in modern Chinese, it appears in some dialects and historical texts.
  • The character structure shows a hand (扌) performing the action of propping or supporting.

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