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佽 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
to help, to aidzg, 8 strokes, radical 亻, Very Hard
surname Ciunknown, 8 strokes, radical 亻, Very Hard
(Ci4) T4
  1. 1to help, to aid
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March 24, 2026
(Ci4)

The character 佽 (cì) primarily means 'to help' or 'to aid.' It is often used in contexts where assistance or support is provided. While it can also serve as a surname, its use as a verb is more prevalent in modern Mandarin.

Strokes8RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, helping others is a valued virtue, often emphasized in Confucian teachings. The character embodies the importance of community and mutual support in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person extending their hand to help someone up, symbolizing 'aid.' The character 佽 has the radical 亻 (person) on the left, indicating an action involving a person, and the right part resembles a hand reaching out in support.

Meanings of 佽

(Ci4)
1to help, to aid
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About 佽

Simplified
8Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 佽

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a person extending their hand to help someone up, symbolizing 'aid.' The character 佽 has the radical 亻 (person) on the left, indicating an action involving a person, and the right part resembles a hand reaching out in support.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 佽 with similar sounding words, such as 帮 (bāng), which also means 'to help.' 佽 is less commonly used and may sound formal or literary. It's important to use it appropriately in context to avoid sounding outdated.

HSK Study Tips

Though 佽 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can connect to other HSK words related to assistance, like 帮助 (bāngzhù). Focus on understanding the nuances of 'help' in various contexts and practice using synonyms.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, helping others is a valued virtue, often emphasized in Confucian teachings. The character embodies the importance of community and mutual support in Chinese society.

Common Mistakes

Learners might use 佽 interchangeably with 帮助 (bāngzhù) in informal contexts, which can sound overly formal. Instead, opt for 帮助 when speaking casually.

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Pronunciation of 佽

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Etymology of 佽

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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person

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 佽?

Decomposition of 佽

IDS Structure⿰亻次
Full Character
=
ren2
left
ci4
right
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Cultural Notes for 佽

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese culture, helping others is a valued virtue, often emphasized in Confucian teachings. The character embodies the importance of community and mutual support in Chinese society.

Word Family of 佽

Words Containing This Character1
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Compound Meaning

What does 佽 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 佽

No, 佽 is less common in daily speech compared to other words for help, like 帮助.