支
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I v.
1) support; sustain; bear
用竿子把帐篷支起来。 Support the tent with poles.
2) dispatch; send away; put sb. off
3) pay/draw (money)
4) protrude; raise
II b.f.
1) branch; offshoot (支流)
2) the 12 Earthly Branches (地支, 干支)
III m.
for slender objects, military contingents, songs, wattage, etc.
IV n.
Surname