副手

fùshǒu

noun #10,201

Measure Word

一个副手 gè

Meanings

1 assistant
2 deputy
3 second-in-command

Characters

deputy, vice-, secondary

hand; person (suffix)

Examples

HSK 3

他是经理的副手。

Tā shì jīnglǐ de fùshǒu.

He is the manager's assistant.

HSK 5

每个团队都需要一个可靠的副手。

Měige tuánduì dōu xūyào yígè kěkào de fùshǒu.

Every team needs a reliable second-in-command.

Tips

usage

副手 specifically means a deputy or helper to a leader. Compare with 助手, which is a more general 'assistant' without implying rank.

Stroke Order

副 fù

手 shǒu