How do you pronounce 支 in Pinyin?

The character 支 is pronounced "Zhī / zhī" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 支?

支 is categorized under Level 3 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

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Q: What does 支 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 支 (Zhī / zhī) translates to "(Zhī) surname Zhi | (zhī) to support; to sustain; to erect; to raise; branch; division; to draw money; classifier for rods such as pens and guns, for army divisions and for songs or compositions". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 3).

Zhī / zhī

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English Meaning

(Zhī) surname Zhi | (zhī) to support; to sustain; to erect; to raise; branch; division; to draw money; classifier for rods such as pens and guns, for army divisions and for songs or compositions

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