搘
How to Say
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Meaning: prop up
💡 Think 'gee, I need to prop up this wall' — 'zhī' sounds like 'gee'.
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Character Story & Explanation
搘 (zhī) means 'to prop up' or 'to support', often used for physically holding something up, like a beam. It reflects the Chinese worldview of maintaining stability and balance in structures and life. The character combines the hand radical (扌) with 支 (branch/prop), emphasizing manual support.
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