佐 (zuǒ) - To assist & to aid

佐Tone 3

zuǒ ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

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佐 · zuǒ

To assist;

to aid;

assistant;

deputy;

to support;

to help.

To assistto aidassistant

Usage highlights

AssistantDeputy directorSupporting evidenceAid digestionAssistant ministerMilitary aide

Synonyms

  • 助— to help; to assist
  • 辅— to assist; to supplement
  • 协— to cooperate; to assist

Antonyms

  • 主— main; principal; leader
  • 阻— to hinder; to obstruct

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He serves as an assistant (助理) to the manager.
  • The deputy director (副主任) will attend the meeting.
  • This medicine helps digestion (佐餐).
  • She provided supporting evidence (佐证).

Collocations

  • Assistant(助理)
  • Deputy director(副主任)
  • Supporting evidence(佐证)
  • Aid digestion(佐餐)
  • Assistant minister(佐臣)
  • Military aide(佐将)

Idioms

  • To assist in governing the country(佐国之才)
  • To assist the king and support the state(佐王扶国)
  • To assist in military affairs(佐武之臣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese bureaucracy, '佐' referred to deputy officials who assisted higher-ranking officials.
  • The character embodies the Confucian value of supporting rulers and maintaining social order through assistance.
  • In culinary context, '佐' refers to ingredients that enhance the main dish's flavor.

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