- 1. support sb. with one's hand; help sb. to stand or walk
- ♦ 伤员们互相~着练习走路。 Leaning on each other for support, the wounded men practised walking.
- 2. help sustain; give aid to; support
- ♦ 荷花虽好, 也要绿叶~。 For all its beauty the lotus needs its green leaves to set it off.