支持

しじ

support

JLPT N1

Character Breakdown

Usage of 支持

The verb 支持 (zhī chí) is commonly used to express support or endorsement for people, ideas, decisions, or projects. It can mean both emotional or practical backing.

Common contexts

  • Supporting someone's opinion or decision: "支持看法" (I support your view).
  • Receiving institutional or financial backing: "项目支持" (The project receives support).
  • Asking for help or encouragement: "支持" (Please support me).

Collocations

  • 支持决定 (support a decision): used when agreeing with a choice.
  • 支持 (receive support): often used for projects, policies, or causes.
  • 支持 (support someone): personal or emotional backing.

Nuances

支持 implies active or explicit backing, stronger than just agreeing silently. It can be used in formal and informal contexts. Avoid confusing 支持 with 帮助 (help), which implies direct assistance rather than endorsement.

Summary

Use 支持 when you want to express clear approval or backing for something or someone, whether in conversation, writing, or formal speech.

Example Sentences

I strongly support your decision.

This project has received government support.

Please support me to complete this competition.