지탱

지탱

Korean

Etymology

Sino-Korean word from 支撐.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [t͡ɕitʰɛŋ]
• Phonetic hangeul: [지탱]

Revised Romanization? jitaeng Revised Romanization (translit.)? jitaeng McCune–Reischauer? chit'aeng Yale Romanization? cithayng

Noun

지탱 • (jitaeng) (hanja 支撐)

1. support; the act of sustaining
2. maintenance; preservation

Derived terms

• 지탱하다 (支撐-, jitaenghada, “support; preserve”)