Chinese

zhī
Meaning: measure word (for long, thin objects); branch; to support
Part of Speech: Counter, Verb, Noun

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Handwriting

支

Example sentences

He took a fountain pen out of his pocket.
請用這支筆寫字。
请用这支笔写字。
Please use this pen to write.
這支部隊在邊境駐守。
这支部队在边境驻守。
This unit is stationed at the border.
這部電影描述了一支武裝部隊的故事。
这部电影描述了一支武装部队的故事。
This movie describes the story of an armed force.
這支球隊贏得了冠軍。
这支球队赢得了冠军。
This team won the championship.
這支球隊贏了比賽。
这支球队赢了比赛。
This team won the match.
學校決定組建一支新的籃球隊。
学校决定组建一支新的篮球队。
The school decided to form a new basketball team.
這支海軍艦隊正在保衛國家的領海。
这支海军舰队正在保卫国家的领海。
This naval fleet is defending the country's territorial waters.
這支球隊贏得了冠軍。
这支球队赢得了冠军。
This team won the championship.
這支鉛筆的筆尖斷了。
这支铅笔的笔尖断了。
The tip of this pencil is broken.

Usage Notes

A classifier used for stick-like objects such as pens, guns, etc.

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