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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
扶持fúchíto helpHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #16901, Very Hard
扶持fúchíto assistHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #16901, Very Hard
fúchí(fu2chi2)fu chi T2
  1. 1to help
  2. 2to assist
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March 24, 2026

扶持fúchí(fu2chi2)

扶持 (fu2 chi2) means to help or assist someone, particularly in a supportive or encouraging manner. It is often used in contexts where one provides aid or resources to someone in need, such as supporting a business or helping a friend through a tough time.

Strokes16Frequency#16901DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 扶持 is deeply rooted in the value of community and mutual assistance, especially among family and friends. It reflects a societal expectation to support one another, particularly in times of hardship.

Memory tip

Imagine a pair of hands (扶) lifting and supporting (持) an individual, symbolizing help and assistance. The character 扶 resembles a hand reaching out to support someone, while 持 suggests holding up something valuable.

Meanings of 扶持

fúchí(fu2chi2)
1to help
2to assist
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扶持Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

支持 (zhīchí) vs 扶持 (fúchí): 选择 扶持 (fúchí) 强调提供直接的支持和帮助,而 支持 (zhīchí) 更加广泛,可能指任何形式的支持,包括精神上的。

Usage Notes

扶持 is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, often relating to financial or emotional support. Common collocations include 扶持政策 (support policies) and 扶持弱者 (help the vulnerable). Be mindful of using the correct tones to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 扶持 is not an HSK level word, it connects with HSK vocabulary related to help and support such as 帮助 (bāng zhù) and 支持 (zhī chí). Focus on understanding the nuances of support, as this will enhance your comprehension of social interactions in Mandarin.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 扶持 with 帮助, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我需要扶持这项工作' (I need help with this job) is incorrect; it should be '我需要帮助这项工作'.

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Component characters

扶fúto support with the hand
HSK 57 strokes扌
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持chíto hold
HSK 79 strokes扌
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How to say to help in Chinese

“to help” in Chinese is扶持fúchí

扶持 (fu2 chi2) means to help or assist someone, particularly in a supportive or encouraging manner. It is often used in contexts where one provides aid or resources to someone in need, such as supporting a business or helping a friend through a tough time.

When to use 扶持

扶持 is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, often relating to financial or emotional support. Common collocations include 扶持政策 (support policies) and 扶持弱者 (help the vulnerable). Be mindful of using the correct tones to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.

扶持 or something close to it

支持 (zhīchí) vs 扶持 (fúchí): 选择 扶持 (fúchí) 强调提供直接的支持和帮助,而 支持 (zhīchí) 更加广泛,可能指任何形式的支持,包括精神上的。

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 扶持 with 帮助, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我需要扶持这项工作' (I need help with this job) is incorrect; it should be '我需要帮助这项工作'.

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