HSK 7, vn, 11 strokes, radical 车, rank #11934, Hard
辅
fǔ
to complement
HSK 7, vn, 11 strokes, radical 车, rank #11934, Hard
辅
fǔ
auxiliary
HSK 7, vn, 11 strokes, radical 车, rank #11934, Hard
辅
fǔ
side road; to assist, to coach, to tutor
HSK 7, vn, 11 strokes, radical 车, rank #11934, Hard
fǔ(fu3) 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#11934DifficultyHard
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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AI Study Notes for 辅
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.
Memory Mnemonic
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'.
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.
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.
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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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.
Exercise 1 of 4
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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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1
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 fǔ dǎo jiào shī fā xiàn le tā zài yuè dú hé xiě zuò fāng miàn jìn bù de jì xiàng。
His remedial teacher sees signs of progress in his reading and writing.
2
柏油路面两边的辅道上布满车辙，凹凸不平。
bǎi yóu lù miàn liǎng biān de fǔ dào shàng bù mǎn chē zhé， ， āo tū bù。
The side tracks off the tarred road were rutted and uneven.
Escarpment railway laneway is the place where accidents often happen.
Cultural Notes for 辅
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Word Family of 辅
Words Containing This Character16
辅助fǔzhùto assist輔助
辅导fǔdǎoto mentor輔導
辅fǔto assist輔
辅导员coach (teacher or trainer)輔導員
基辅Kiev, capital of Ukraine基輔
辅佐to assist (usually a ruler)輔佐
相辅相成xiāngfǔxiāngchéngto complement one another (idiom)相輔相成
辅导班tutorial class輔導班
辅料auxiliary ingredients輔料
辅音consonant輔音
辅酶coenzyme (chemistry)輔酶
辅修minor輔修
辅以with輔以
辅币fractional currency輔幣
辅弼prime minister輔弼
辅具assistive device (walking frame, hearing aid etc)輔具
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Compound Meaning
What does 辅助 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 辅
You can say '我需要一个辅导老师' (Wǒ xūyào yīgè fǔdǎo lǎoshī) which means 'I need a tutor'.
Yes, it is often used in academic and professional contexts, especially when discussing support roles.
Common compounds include 辅导 (fǔdǎo, to tutor) and 辅助 (fǔzhù, to assist).
