助力 (zhùlì) means 'to assist' or 'to provide support.' It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe helping someone or something to achieve a goal, often in a collaborative sense. This term is frequently found in discussions about teamwork, projects, or social initiatives.
HSK 7, 16 strokes, Hard
zhùlì(zhu4li4) T4
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May 27, 2026
助力zhùlì(zhu4li4)
助力 (zhùlì) means 'to assist' or 'to provide support.' It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe helping someone or something to achieve a goal, often in a collaborative sense. This term is frequently found in discussions about teamwork, projects, or social initiatives.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
The concept of 助力 is significant in Chinese culture, where teamwork and mutual support are highly valued in both personal and professional relationships. Initiatives that emphasize collective effort often use this term to encourage participation.
Memory Tip
Imagine a superhero (助) lending a helping hand (力) to someone in need. The character 助 resembles a hand reaching out, and 力 represents strength, reminding you that to 助力 is to empower others with your strength.
About 助力
助力Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
助攻 (zhùgōng) — use 助力 when referring to general support, while 助攻 specifically implies assisting in scoring or achieving a goal in sports or competitive contexts.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a superhero (助) lending a helping hand (力) to someone in need. The character 助 resembles a hand reaching out, and 力 represents strength, reminding you that to 助力 is to empower others with your strength.
Usage Notes
Learners may confuse 助力 with 助手 (zhùshǒu), which means 'assistant.' 助力 is more about providing support than being an assistant. It's often used in business or community contexts, so keep the tone professional when using it in those settings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 7 word, focus on using 助力 in more complex sentences, especially when discussing collaborative efforts or support in various scenarios. This word connects well with other HSK 7 vocabulary related to teamwork and assistance, such as 协助 (xiézhù) and 支持 (zhīchí).
Cultural Note
The concept of 助力 is significant in Chinese culture, where teamwork and mutual support are highly valued in both personal and professional relationships. Initiatives that emphasize collective effort often use this term to encourage participation.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 助力 in phrases where 助手 (assistant) would be more appropriate, such as saying '我需要一个助力来完成这个任务' instead of '我需要一个助手来完成这个任务.' Remember, 助力 emphasizes support rather than the role of an assistant.
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Cultural Notes for 助力
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The concept of 助力 is significant in Chinese culture, where teamwork and mutual support are highly valued in both personal and professional relationships. Initiatives that emphasize collective effort often use this term to encourage participation.
Frequently Asked Questions about 助力
Yes, you can say '我想给我的朋友一些助力' (I want to give my friend some support).
No, 助力 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it may sound more professional.
Synonyms include 支持 (zhīchí) and 协助 (xiézhù), but they carry slightly different nuances.
