Learn a Chinese Character - 助 (zhù) - Assist

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 力 (Power radical, indicating the character's relation to action or assistance)

Stroke Count: 7

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: zhù (Fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

To assist; to help. It implies the act of providing support or aid to someone or something.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 帮助 (bāng zhù) - Help; Assist
• 助手 (zhù shǒu) - Assistant; Helper
• 资助 (zī zhù) - Fund; Support financially

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

“助” is commonly used as a verb. It can be followed by a direct object, such as a person or a task. For example, “帮助他人” (help others). It can also be used in compound words to form more complex meanings related to assistance.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the concept of helping others is highly valued. It is an important part of traditional virtues such as benevolence and kindness. The character "助" reflects this cultural value.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can think of "助" as a combination of "且" (indicating something stable or continuing) and "力" (power). It's like continuously using your power to assist others. 你可以把“助”想象成“且”（表示持续、稳定）和“力”（力量）的组合，就像持续地用自己的力量去帮助别人。