支撑

HSK 6

zhīchēng

support; maintain; prop up

to support; strut; brace

这个柱子支撑着整个建筑。

zhège zhùzǐ zhīchēng zhe zěnzhèng jiànzhù.

This pillar supports the entire building.

他的鼓励支撑了我。

tā de kǎnlì zhīchēng le wǒ.

His encouragement sustained me.