支持 (zhī chí) — to support, to back, to be in favor of

Definition

支持 (zhīchí) means to back or stand behind someone — a person, a plan, a decision — by approving or helping it. Compare 依靠 (rely on for need) and 后盾 (a reliable protector behind you).

verb
to supportto backto be in favor of
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 支持
    Wǒ men zhī chí nǐ de jué dìng.
    We support your decision.
  • 支持
    Hěn duō rén zài huì shàng zhī chí le zhè ge jì huà.
    Many people supported this plan at the meeting.
  • 支持
    Fù mǔ yì zhí zhī chí wǒ xué yīn yuè.
    My parents have always supported me in studying music.

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