持
chí
to hold; to grasp (as in 手持)
Every meaning
chí
- to hold; to grasp (as in 手持)
- to maintain; to support (as in 坚持, 支持)
- to manage (as in 主持)
Words with 持
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).