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支援

zhīyuán
verb HSK 7-9 #3,294

Meanings

  1. 1 to provide support; to assist; to back up
  2. 2 support; reinforcements

Characters

支
zhī
to support; to sustain; branch
援
yuán
to aid; to rescue; to pull up
To sustain and aid - providing active support, especially sending resources or people.

Examples

HSK 1
谢谢你的支援。
Xièxie nǐ de zhīyuán.
Thank you for your support.
HSK 6
医疗队前往灾区支援。
Yīliáoduì qiánwǎng zāiqū zhīyuán.
The medical team went to support the disaster area.
HSK 7-9
前线需要后方的支援。
Qiánxiàn xūyào hòufāng de zhīyuán.
The front line needs support from the rear.

Tips

usage
支援 emphasizes actively sending help - people, resources, or reinforcements. Common collocations: 技术支援 (tech support), 紧急支援 (emergency support), 对口支援 (targeted aid between paired regions - a Chinese government policy).

Stroke Order

支 zhī
援 yuán