Common Meanings
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fǔ辅
Ancient wooden planks attached to the outer sides of cart wheels, usually two per wheel, to reinforce them and enhance load-bearing support.
古时车轮常加木辅以增强承重力。
In ancient times, wooden planks (fǔ) were often added to cart wheels to enhance their load-bearing capacity.
To assist, help, or supplement; to tutor or guide.
老师正在辅导学生学习
The teacher is tutoring the students with their studies.
In ancient times, it refers to the regions surrounding the capital city, as in 'Gifu' (畿辅).
畿辅地区气候宜人，适合农作物生长。
The Gifu region has a pleasant climate, suitable for crop growth.
Cheekbone; used in the idiom 'fǔ chē xiāng yī' (辅车相依), meaning to be as closely related and mutually dependent as the cheekbones and jawbones.
团队成员之间应辅车相依，共同克服困难
Team members should be interdependent, overcoming difficulties together.