HSK 5–6 · classifier · verb
支
measure word for long thin objects (pens, flowers)
1
measure word for long thin objects (pens, flowers)
我买了两支笔。
Wǒ mǎile liǎng zhī bǐ。
I bought two pens.
2
to prop up; to support; to hold up
他用一根木头支着门。
Tā yòng yì gēn mùtou zhīzhe mén。
He props the door open with a piece of wood.
他赢得了大家的支持。
Tā yíngdéle dàjiā de zhīchí.
He won everyone's support.
父母支持我去中国留学。
Fùmǔ zhīchí wǒ qù Zhōngguó liúxué.
My parents support my going to China to study.
可以用手机支付。
Kěyǐ yòng shǒujī zhīfù.
You can pay with your mobile phone.