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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
有助于yǒuzhùyúto contribute toHSK 5, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #8117, Hard
有助于yǒuzhùyúto promoteHSK 5, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #8117, Hard
yǒuzhùyú(you3zhu4yu2) T3
  1. 1to contribute to
  2. 2to promote
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March 24, 2026

有助于(有助於)yǒuzhùyú(you3zhu4yu2)

有助于 means 'to contribute to' or 'to promote'. It is often used in contexts discussing positive outcomes or benefits, such as in health, education, or teamwork. The phrase suggests a supportive role in achieving a goal or enhancing a situation.

Strokes16Frequency#8117DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of contributing to collective goals is highly valued, seen in both communal and familial contexts. The phrase reflects the importance placed on collaboration and mutual support in achieving success.

Memory Tip

Imagine a helpful hand (有) reaching out to assist (助) someone, guiding them towards a bright future (于). The 'you3' sounds like 'you', emphasizing personal contribution, while 'zhu4' looks like a hand lifting something up, symbolizing support.

Meanings of 有助于

yǒuzhùyú(you3zhu4yu2)
1to contribute to
2to promote
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About 有助于

有助于Simplified
有助於Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 有助于

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促进 (cùjìn) - use 有助于 to emphasize support or contribution, while 促进 focuses more on the act of promoting or accelerating.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 有助于 with similar phrases like 促进 (cùjìn), which means 'to promote' but is more about advancing or accelerating something. This phrase is often used in formal contexts, such as academic writing or professional discussions.

HSK Study Tips

Although 有助于 is not an HSK word, it can be relevant for learners at HSK 5 and above who are discussing complex ideas. Students should focus on the structure of the phrase and practice using it in sentences related to their fields of interest.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 有助于 with 影响 (yǐngxiǎng), which means 'to influence'. For example, saying '有助于影响健康' is incorrect; instead, use '有助于健康'.

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Component Characters

有yǒuto have
HSK 16 strokes月
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助zhùto help
HSK 57 strokes力
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于yúto go
HSK 63 strokes二
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How to say to contribute to in Chinese

“to contribute to” in Chinese is有助于yǒuzhùyú

有助于 means 'to contribute to' or 'to promote'. It is often used in contexts discussing positive outcomes or benefits, such as in health, education, or teamwork. The phrase suggests a supportive role in achieving a goal or enhancing a situation.

When to use 有助于

Be careful not to confuse 有助于 with similar phrases like 促进 (cùjìn), which means 'to promote' but is more about advancing or accelerating something. This phrase is often used in formal contexts, such as academic writing or professional discussions.

有助于 or something close to it

促进 (cùjìn) - use 有助于 to emphasize support or contribution, while 促进 focuses more on the act of promoting or accelerating.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 有助于 with 影响 (yǐngxiǎng), which means 'to influence'. For example, saying '有助于影响健康' is incorrect; instead, use '有助于健康'.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 有助于

While it's not wrong, it is more formal and better suited for academic or professional contexts.

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