援之以手 — “To lend a helping hand”
援之以手 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to lend a helping hand”. To offer assistance to someone in need. Literally, “To aid with a hand; to extend a hand for help”.
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援之以手 Pronunciation and Pinyin
援之以手 Character Breakdown
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当邻居遇到困难时，我们应该援之以手，共同度过难关。
When a neighbor encounters difficulties, we should lend a helping hand and overcome the challenges together.
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Open the tool →Questions about 援之以手
What does 援之以手 mean?
援之以手 (yuán zhī yǐ shǒu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to lend a helping hand”.
How do you pronounce 援之以手?
援之以手 is pronounced yuán zhī yǐ shǒu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 援之以手 literally mean?
Literally, 援之以手 means “to aid with a hand; to extend a hand for help”. It is used to mean “to lend a helping hand”.
What is the Chinese definition of 援之以手?
对他人进行救助