HSK 3 · Quantity & Measure

支

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(measure word for pens); to support

Stroke order of 支

支 is written with 4 strokes. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

Memory trick

A hand 又 holding a branch 十: a stick propped up to support.

Parts: 十 branch + 又 hand

Example sentence

我有两支笔。

I have two pens.

Words with 支

支付to pay 支持to support

More words: Quantity & Measure

数量quantity; amount 比例proportion; ratio 程度degree; level 范围range; scope 面积area 将近nearly; almost 大约approximately; about 左右about; left and right 至少at least 足够enough 整整whole; fully 顿(measure word for meals); pause 束bunch; bundle 架frame; (measure word for planes)所place; (measure word for buildings)

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