撔 (hòng) - To prop up & to support

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hòng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

撔 · hòng

To prop up;

to support;

to lift up;

to raise high;

to set upright;

also used as a personal name.

To prop upto supportto lift up

Usage highlights

prop upraise highsupport with poleset uprightlift up

Synonyms

  • 撑— to prop up; to support
  • 举— to lift; to raise
  • 支— to prop; to support

Antonyms

  • 压— to press down; to suppress
  • 降— to lower; to descend

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He used a pole to prop up the window (用杆子撔起窗户).
  • They raised the banner high (把旗帜高高撔起).
  • This character is sometimes used in names (这个字有时用于人名).

Collocations

  • prop up(撔起)
  • raise high(高高撔起)
  • support with pole(用杆撔着)
  • set upright(撔立)
  • lift up(撔举)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This is a relatively rare character in modern usage.
  • Primarily appears in classical texts and specialized contexts.
  • Sometimes used in personal names for its meaning of support and elevation.

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