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辅 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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辅
fǔ
to assist
HSK 7, vn, 11 strokes, radical 车, rank #11934, Very Hard
辅
fǔ
to complement
HSK 7, vn, 11 strokes, radical 车, rank #11934, Very Hard
辅
fǔ
auxiliary
HSK 7, vn, 11 strokes, radical 车, rank #11934, Very Hard
辅
fǔ
side road; to assist, to coach, to tutor
HSK 7, vn, 11 strokes, radical 车, rank #11934, Very Hard
fǔ(fu3)fu T3
1to assist
2to complement
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March 24, 2026
辅(輔)fǔ(fu3)
The character 辅 (fǔ) means to assist or to complement, often used in contexts of support or guidance. It can refer to providing help in tasks, coaching someone, or serving a supplementary role. Additionally, it can describe auxiliary roads or paths that support main routes.
Strokes11Radical车Frequency#11934DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of assisting is deeply rooted in social harmony and community support, often seen in educational contexts where tutors play a significant role in student success.
Memory tip
Imagine a kind coach (辅) guiding a player on the field. The left side of the character (左) looks like a person helping another, while the right side (助) emphasizes assistance. Together, they create a visual of support and guidance, which reflects the meaning of 'to assist'.
Meanings of 辅
fǔ(fu3)
1to assist
2to complement
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About 辅
辅Simplified
輔Traditional
11Strokes
车Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#11934Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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Quick Contrast
辅 (fǔ) vs 帮 (bāng) — use 辅 when emphasizing a supportive or complementary role, while 帮 focuses more on general assistance or help.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 辅 with similar characters like 服 (fú, to wear). Remember that 辅 specifically emphasizes assistance or auxiliary roles. This character is generally used in formal contexts, especially in education or professional settings.
HSK Study Tips
While 辅 is not included in the HSK list, it connects to other HSK vocabulary related to help and support, such as 帮 (bāng, to help) and 助 (zhù, to assist). Focus on recognizing how 辅 is used in compound words like 辅导 (fǔdǎo, to tutor) for better comprehension.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 辅 with 服 (fú), leading to sentences like '我辅衣服' (Wǒ fǔ yīfú, 'I assist clothes'). The correct phrase would be '我穿衣服' (Wǒ chuān yīfú, 'I wear clothes').
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辅 = 车 + 甫. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 辅
IDS Structure⿰车甫
辅Full character
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车Che1
left
甫fu3
right
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Parts
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How to say to assist in Chinese
“to assist” in Chinese is辅fǔ
The character 辅 (fǔ) means to assist or to complement, often used in contexts of support or guidance. It can refer to providing help in tasks, coaching someone, or serving a supplementary role. Additionally, it can describe auxiliary roads or paths that support main routes.
When to use 辅
Common mistakes include confusing 辅 with similar characters like 服 (fú, to wear). Remember that 辅 specifically emphasizes assistance or auxiliary roles. This character is generally used in formal contexts, especially in education or professional settings.
辅 or something close to it
辅 (fǔ) vs 帮 (bāng) — use 辅 when emphasizing a supportive or complementary role, while 帮 focuses more on general assistance or help.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 辅 with 服 (fú), leading to sentences like '我辅衣服' (Wǒ fǔ yīfú, 'I assist clothes'). The correct phrase would be '我穿衣服' (Wǒ chuān yīfú, 'I wear clothes').
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辅
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Grammar patterns of 辅
辅 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他的____导教师发现了他在阅读和写作方面进步的迹象。
His remedial teacher sees signs of progress in his reading and writing.
Example sentences for 辅 (10)
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他的辅导教师发现了他在阅读和写作方面进步的迹象。
tā de fǔdǎo jiàoshī fāxiàn le tā zài yuèdú hé xiězuò fāngmiàn jìnbù de jìxiàng。
His remedial teacher sees signs of progress in his reading and writing.
