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帮 (bāng), written as 幫 in its traditional form, is a phono-semantic compound. The bottom radical 巾 (cloth) suggests its original association with the sturdy edges of shoes or fabric binding, while the top component 邦 (bāng, meaning "nation") provides the pronunciation. The character was later simplified to its current form. Its meaning evolved from the physical act of reinforcing shoe edges to the abstract concept of assistance or help, and it also functions as a noun for a group or faction.
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请帮我一下。
他经常帮助别人。
我需要你的帮忙。
你能帮我拿书吗？
妈妈帮我做作业。
我们应该互相帮助。
他帮了我一个大忙。
在困难的时候，朋友会帮你。