助 Stroke Order — How to Write 助
助 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 力, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
助 Radical and Character Components
助 is a phono-semantic compound: 力 (strength) carries the meaning, while 且 indicates the sound.
Radical: 力 + 5 more strokes
助 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhù
- chú
Meanings of 助 in Chinese
1
zhù助
To help, assist, or provide aid to someone.
助人为乐是一种美德。
Helping others is a virtue.
An ancient land tax system, traditionally believed to have originated in the Yin Dynasty.
古籍中记载了殷代的一种赋税制度，称为'助'。
Ancient texts record a type of tax system in the Yin Dynasty, known as 'zhu'.
2
chú助
Same as 'chú', meaning to weed out, to eliminate, or to remove.
他用工具助去杂草。
He used a tool to weed out the weeds.
Common Words and Phrases with 助
1
to assist a woman during childbirth
在医院里，专业的医护人员会全程助产，保障母婴健康。
In the hospital, professional medical staff will assist throughout the delivery, ensuring the health of both mother and baby.
2
A midwife, a medical professional trained to assist women during childbirth and provide care for mothers before and after delivery.
这位经验丰富的助产士帮助许多新妈妈顺利度过了分娩过程。
This experienced midwife helped many new mothers safely through the childbirth process.
3
An auxiliary word or particle in Chinese grammar, a function word with little independent meaning, used for structure, tense, or mood.
你回家了吗
Did you go home?
4
A supporting or diversionary attack carried out by a portion of military forces to assist the main offensive.
他在比赛中送出多次精妙的助攻，帮助球队赢得了胜利。
He delivered several brilliant assists during the match, helping the team secure the victory.
5
An acolyte; a person who assists in a sacrifice or religious ceremony, often by providing funds or services.
村里的长者被邀请助祭，以确保祭祀仪式的顺利进行
The village elders were invited to assist in the sacrificial ceremony, ensuring its smooth progression.
6
A teaching assistant, often abbreviated as TA, is a person who assists a professor or teacher with instructional duties, especially in colleges and universities.
她在本学期担任物理系的助教。
She serves as a teaching assistant in the physics department this semester.
7
An assistant or deputy.
她目前在一家科技公司担任项目助理。
She currently works as a project assistant at a technology company.
8
A run-up; a short, fast run taken before performing a key athletic action, such as a jump or throw.
运动员在跳远前需要充分助跑，以获得足够的速度和动量。
The athlete needs a sufficient run-up before the long jump to gain enough speed and momentum.
9
To support or promote combustion, often referring to a substance (like a gas) that aids another in burning.
氧气是一种重要的助燃气体，能帮助燃料更充分地燃烧
Oxygen is an important combustion-supporting gas that helps fuel burn more completely.
10
An assist is a pass or action that helps a teammate score a point or achieve an objective.
在昨晚的比赛中，他精准的传球为队友创造了得分机会，贡献了两次精彩的助杀
In last night's game, his precise passes created scoring opportunities for teammates, contributing two splendid assists.
11
An assistant or helper; a person who helps others with tasks.
她聘请了一位新的助手来处理日常事务。
She hired a new assistant to handle daily tasks.
12
A device that amplifies sound for people with hearing loss to help them hear better.
爷爷戴上助听器后，就能清楚地听到我们的声音了。
After Grandpa put on his hearing aid, he could hear our voices clearly.
13
to boost; to propel
火箭的助推器在发射初期提供了强大的动力，帮助它顺利升空
The rocket's booster provided powerful thrust during the initial launch phase, helping it to ascend smoothly.
14
To cheer on; to boost morale or momentum.
观众们为场上的运动员们大声助威
The spectators cheered loudly for the athletes on the field.
15
to liven things up; to add to the fun
她弹奏了几首欢快的曲子为派对助兴。
She played a few cheerful tunes to liven up the party.
16
To help someone in their studies, often by providing financial assistance.
学校设立了助学金项目，帮助经济困难的学生顺利完成学业。
The school established a student aid program to help students with financial difficulties successfully complete their studies.
More words with 助
- xié协zhù助to assist; to help; to aid
- bì臂zhù助help or assistance; an assistant
- fǔ辅zhù助assist, auxiliary
- juān捐zhù助donate, contribution
- yuán援zhù助Aid, Assistance
- dǐng鼎zhù助great assistance, staunch support
- kuāng匡zhù助to assist; to help
- fǔ辅zhù助liáo疗fǎ法Adjuvant therapy, Adjunctive therapy
- jì济zhù助aid, relief
- yǒu有zhù助Helpful, Beneficial
- zhù助rén人Helping others, Altruism
- jiè借zhù助use, with the aid of
- qiú求zhù助Ask for help, Seek aid
- zhù助zhǎng长promote, encourage
- zhù助zhèn阵support, back
- zī资zhù助fund, sponsor
- bāng幫zhù助help, aid
- jiù救zhù助rescue, aid
- wú无zhù助Helpless, Powerless
- xiāng襄zhù助assist, help
Idioms with 助
- zhù助jié桀wéi为è恶help a tyrant do evil
- zhù助jié桀wéi为nüè虐help a tyrant do evil
- zhù助rén人wéi为lè乐find joy in helping others
- zhù助tiān天wéi为nüè虐Harm others during a disaster
- zhù助zhòu纣wéi为nüè虐help a tyrant do evil
- ài爱mò莫néng能zhù助willing to help but powerless
- bá拔dāo刀xiāng相zhù助draw sword and help someone in trouble
- bá拔miáo苗zhù助zhǎng长spoil things by undue haste
- dé得dào道duō多zhù助A just cause attracts much support
- gū孤lì立wú无zhù助isolated and helpless
- jiě解náng囊xiāng相zhù助offer financial help
- lè乐yú于zhù助rén人eager and willing to help others
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Open the tool →Questions about 助
What does 助 mean in Chinese?
助 (zhù) means “To help” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 助?
助 has 2 pronunciations: zhù, chú.
How many strokes does 助 have?
助 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 助?
助 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 力. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 助?
The radical of 助 is 力, and 助 is a phono-semantic compound.