辅助

輔助
fǔzhù
verb HSK 5 #8,719

Meanings

  1. 1 to assist; to aid
  2. 2 auxiliary; supplementary

Examples

Zhège gōngjù kěyǐ fǔzhù xuéxí.
This tool can assist with learning.
Tā zài bǐsài zhōng qǐ dào le fǔzhù zuòyòng.
He played a supporting role in the competition.
Yīshēng jiànyì yòng fǔzhù zhìliáo de fāngfǎ.
The doctor recommended supplementary treatment methods.

Tips

usage
辅助 can be both a verb ('to assist') and an adjective ('auxiliary'). As an adjective it often precedes nouns: 辅助工具 (auxiliary tool), 辅助材料 (supplementary materials).
usage
辅助 implies a supporting/secondary role, while 帮助 (bāngzhù) is more general help. 辅助 is more formal.

Stroke Order

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