助

zhù

且 + 力

Definitions

zhù (verb) to help; to assist

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 力 represents the meaning and 且 represents the sound.

Semantic: 力 Phonetic: 且

About

助 is a phono-semantic compound combining 力 (strength/power) on the right as the semantic component, and 且 on the left as the phonetic. The 力 radical evokes physical exertion and the application of energy; together, the components imply lending one's strength to another person. From this, the character's primary meaning is to help, assist, or aid someone in a task, encompassing both direct physical help and abstract forms of support, cooperation, or encouragement.

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

Seal Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

Traditional Modern

Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

他经常帮助我。

Tā jīngcháng bāngzhù wǒ.

He often helps me.

我们需要互助。

Wǒmen xūyào hùzhù.

We need to help each other.

她是一名助理。

Tā shì yī míng zhùlǐ.

She is an assistant.

这个工具很有助。

Zhège gōngjù hěn yǒuzhù.

This tool is very helpful.

助教正在批改作业。

Zhùjiào zhèngzài pīgǎi zuòyè.

The teaching assistant is grading homework.

他们的支持助长了我们的信心。

Tāmen de zhīchí zhùzhǎngle wǒmen de xìnxīn.

Their support boosted our confidence.

在比赛中，观众们大声助威。

Zài bǐsài zhōng, guānzhòngmen dàshēng zhùwēi.

During the match, the audience cheered loudly.

政府提供了经济援助。

Zhèngfǔ tígōngle jīngjì yuánzhù.

The government provided economic assistance.

Related Characters

Composed characters:

Component: 且

Component: 力

助