Usage of 支
The character 支 (zhī) is commonly used as a measure word for slender, stick-like objects such as pens, pencils, or rifles. For example, 一支笔 (one pen) or 一支枪 (one gun). It is also used to count teams or military units, reflecting its meaning as a 'division' or 'squad'.
Additionally, 支 can be a surname, pronounced Zhī, which is less common but important to recognize in names.
Common Collocations
- 一支笔 (a pen): measure word for writing instruments
- 一支队伍 (a team/squad): counting units of groups or teams
- 支持 (to support): a common verb using 支, meaning to support or back someone/something
Notes
When used as a measure word, 支 always precedes the noun it counts. It is not interchangeable with other measure words like 个 or 条, which are used for different object types. As a surname, it is capitalized in English and used as a proper noun.
Avoid confusing 支 as a measure word with its use in compound verbs like 支持, where it functions as part of the verb meaning 'to support'.
Usage of 支
The character 支 (zhī) is commonly used as a measure word for slender, stick-like objects such as pens, pencils, or rifles. For example, 一支笔 (one pen) or 一支枪 (one gun). It is also used to count teams or military units, reflecting its meaning as a 'division' or 'squad'.
Additionally, 支 can be a surname, pronounced Zhī, which is less common but important to recognize in names.
Common Collocations
- 一支笔 (a pen): measure word for writing instruments
- 一支队伍 (a team/squad): counting units of groups or teams
- 支持 (to support): a common verb using 支, meaning to support or back someone/something
Notes
When used as a measure word, 支 always precedes the noun it counts. It is not interchangeable with other measure words like 个 or 条, which are used for different object types. As a surname, it is capitalized in English and used as a proper noun.
Avoid confusing 支 as a measure word with its use in compound verbs like 支持, where it functions as part of the verb meaning 'to support'.
Usage of 支
The character 支 (zhī) is commonly used as a measure word for slender, stick-like objects such as pens, pencils, or rifles. For example, 一支笔 (one pen) or 一支枪 (one gun). It is also used to count teams or military units, reflecting its meaning as a 'division' or 'squad'.
Additionally, 支 can be a surname, pronounced Zhī, which is less common but important to recognize in names.
Common Collocations
- 一支笔 (a pen): measure word for writing instruments
- 一支队伍 (a team/squad): counting units of groups or teams
- 支持 (to support): a common verb using 支, meaning to support or back someone/something
Notes
When used as a measure word, 支 always precedes the noun it counts. It is not interchangeable with other measure words like 个 or 条, which are used for different object types. As a surname, it is capitalized in English and used as a proper noun.
Avoid confusing 支 as a measure word with its use in compound verbs like 支持, where it functions as part of the verb meaning 'to support'.