How is 撑 pronounced?

撑 is pronounced “chēng” in pinyin.

What HSK level is 撑?

撑 belongs to HSK 6 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

How do you write 撑?

Follow the stroke-order animation above; 撑 is written using standard stroke order. Practice it in the writing trainer.

HSK 6v

撑

Traditional: 撐

chēng

撑 (chēng) means “to support; to prop up; to push or move with a pole; to maintain; to open or unfurl; to fill to bursting point; brace; stay; support”. It is an HSK 6 Chinese character (traditional 撐) in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

Stroke order

Practice writingUnlock HSK 6 required

Example

他累了，用手撑着头在思考。

Tā yòng shǒu chēng zhe tóu.

He is propping up his head with his hand.

Words containing 撑

支撑zhī chēngto prop up; to support; strut; brace

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Frequently asked questions

What does 撑 mean?: 撑 (chēng) means “to support; to prop up; to push or move with a pole; to maintain; to open or unfurl; to fill to bursting point; brace; stay; support”. It is an HSK 6 word.
How is 撑 pronounced?: 撑 is pronounced “chēng” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 撑?: 撑 belongs to HSK 6 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.
How do you write 撑?: Follow the stroke-order animation above; 撑 is written using standard stroke order. Practice it in the writing trainer.

Updated: 2026-07-18