求
助

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The word "求助" is formed by combining the character "求", meaning "to seek" or "to request", with the character "助", meaning "help" or "assistance". This creates a verb-object compound where the action of seeking directly relates to the object of help, resulting in the meaning "to seek help" or "to ask for assistance".

Example Sentences Hide

遇到困难时我要求助。

Yù dào kùnnán shí wǒ yào qiúzhù.

I will ask for help when I encounter difficulties.

他正在向老师求助那道数学题。

Tā zhèngzài xiàng lǎoshī qiúzhù nà dào shùxuétí.

He is asking the teacher for help with that math problem.

不要害怕向朋友求助。

Bùyào hàipà xiàng péngyou qiúzhù.

Don't be afraid to ask your friends for help.

你为什么不打个求助电话呢？

Nǐ wèishénme bù dǎ gè qiúzhù diànhuà ne?

Why don't you make a call for help?

公民有权向司法机关求助以维护自身权益。

Gōngmín yǒu quán xiàng sīfǎ jīguān qiúzhù yǐ wéihù zìshēn quányì.

Citizens have the right to seek help from judicial authorities to protect their rights and interests.

Word Definition - 求助

qiú zhù to request help; to appeal (for help)

Individual Character Details

求 qiú
助 zhù