撛 (lǐn) - To support & to prop up

撛Tone 3

lǐn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

撛 · lǐn

To support;

to prop up;

to assist;

to help someone stand or rise.

To supportto prop upto assist

Usage highlights

To help someone upTo support and assistTo prop up somethingTo aid in standingLending a helping handTo lift and support

Synonyms

  • 扶— to support; to help someone up
  • 搀— to assist by the arm; to support
  • 助— to help; to assist

Antonyms

  • 推— to push
  • 倒— to fall; to collapse
  • 压— to press down; to oppress

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He helped the elderly man up from his chair (撛起老人).
  • The assistant supported the actor during the performance (在表演中撛扶演员).
  • They propped up the fallen signboard (撛起倒下的招牌).

Collocations

  • To help someone up(撛起)
  • To support and assist(撛扶)
  • To prop up something(撛持)
  • To aid in standing(撛立)
  • Lending a helping hand(撛助)
  • To lift and support(撛举)

Idioms

  • To support and assist the weak(撛弱扶倾)
  • Mutual support and assistance(相撛相助)
  • To help someone stand firm(撛立不倒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 撛 embodies the Confucian value of helping others and showing respect to elders.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, physically supporting someone (especially elders) is seen as a sign of respect and filial piety.
  • The hand radical (扌) emphasizes the physical action of lifting or supporting.

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