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Chinese dictionary
v.metasupport; back/bolster up
撑腰打气
support and stimulate
有人给他撑腰。
Some people there support him.
地方政府的鼓励和撑腰
the encouragement and support of local government
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- Separable word"撑" and "腰" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
以前他给我撑过腰,可现在他不再信任我了。
He was in favor of me, but now he doesn't trust me any more.
有人给他撑着腰,他才敢这么大胆。
He only dares to be so bold when someone supported him.
是谁给他撑的腰?
Who supported him?