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支 (zhī): measure word for long, slender objects

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HSK 5

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Pinyin
Meaning: measure word for long, slender objects
Characters: 1
HSK level: HSK 5
Strokes: 4
Radical: 支
Structure: 上下结构

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to support
to sustain
to erect
to raise
branch
division
to draw money
classifier for rods such as pens and guns
surname Zhi

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