撠 (jǐ) - To prop up & to support
撠 · jǐ
To prop up;
to support;
to prop with a stick;
to hold up.
To prop upto supportto prop with a stick
Usage highlights
Prop up with a stickSupport a heavy objectHold up a poleLean on a supportBrace a structure
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He used a pole to prop up the sagging roof (用杆子撠起下垂的屋顶).
- The old man leaned on his cane (老人撠着拐杖).
- She supported the heavy box on her shoulder (她把重箱子撠在肩上).
Collocations
- Prop up with a stick(撠杖)
- Support a heavy object(撠重物)
- Hold up a pole(撠杆)
- Lean on a support(撠靠)
- Brace a structure(撠撑)
Cultural background
FAQ- This character is extremely rare in modern usage.
- It appears in some classical texts with the meaning of supporting or propping.