摪 (jiāng) - To support & to prop up

摪Tone 1

jiāng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

健傑

摪 · jiāng

To support;

to prop up;

to hold up;

to sustain.

To supportto prop upto hold up

Usage highlights

Support firmlyHold up highProp openSustain weightSupport structureLift and support

Synonyms

  • 撑— to support; to prop up
  • 支— to support; to prop
  • 托— to hold up; to support from below

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pillars support the roof (摪住屋顶).
  • He held up the heavy box (摪起沉重的箱子).
  • Use this stick to prop the door open (用这根棍子摪住门).
  • The structure is sustained by steel beams (结构由钢梁摪着).

Collocations

  • Support firmly(牢牢摪住)
  • Hold up high(高高摪起)
  • Prop open(摪开)
  • Sustain weight(摪重)
  • Support structure(摪结构)
  • Lift and support(摪托)

Idioms

  • To support heaven and earth(摪天拄地)
  • Firm as a rock support(坚如摪石)
  • To prop up the collapsing(摪危扶倾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character depicts the physical action of supporting or propping up objects.
  • Often used in contexts involving construction, architecture, or physical support.
  • The hand radical (扌) indicates this is an action performed with hands.

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