助
手

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The word 助手 (zhùshǒu, "assistant") is formed by combining two characters to create a conceptually coherent idea: 助 means "to help" or "assist", and 手 literally means "hand". Together, they metaphorically construct the image of "a helping hand", which naturally extends to mean a person who provides aid, effectively picturing the assistant as an extension of one's own capacity to act.

Example Sentences Hide

我需要一个助手。

Wǒ xūyào yī gè zhùshǒu.

English translation: I need an assistant.

她是一个好助手。

Tā shì yī gè hǎo zhùshǒu.

English translation: She is a good assistant.

昨天我的助手帮了我。

Zuótiān wǒ de zhùshǒu bāngle wǒ.

English translation: Yesterday my assistant helped me.

因为工作很忙，所以我请了一个助手。

Yīnwèi gōngzuò hěn máng, suǒyǐ wǒ qǐngle yī gè zhùshǒu.

English translation: Because work is very busy, I hired an assistant.

这位经验丰富的助手被公司委以重任。

Zhè wèi jīngyàn fēngfù de zhùshǒu bèi gōngsī wěi yǐ zhòngrèn.

English translation: This experienced assistant was entrusted with important tasks by the company.

Word Definition - 助手

zhù shǒu assistant; helper

Individual Character Details

助 zhù
手 shǒu