Chinese words · HSK 6

撑

chēngTraditional 撐

to prop up; to support

Every meaning

chēng

  1. to prop up; to support
  2. brace; strut
  3. to hold out; to keep going
  4. to be full to bursting; to overeat
  5. to open (an umbrella)
  6. to push (a boat) with a pole
  7. (of eating) stuffed; full to bursting

Words with 撑

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).