勴 (lǜ) - To assist & to help

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lǜ ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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勴 · lǜ

To assist;

to help;

to support;

to encourage.

To assistto helpto support

Usage highlights

To assist and supportTo encourage and urgeTo support and maintainTo aid and helpTo assist in planningMutual assistance

Synonyms

  • 助— to help; to assist
  • 帮— to help; to assist
  • 辅— to assist; to aid
  • 援— to help; to aid

Antonyms

  • 阻— to hinder; to obstruct
  • 碍— to obstruct; to hinder

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He offered assistance to his friend (勴助朋友).
  • The teacher encouraged the students (老师勴励学生).
  • They supported each other through difficult times (互相勴持).

Collocations

  • To assist and support(勴助)
  • To encourage and urge(勴励)
  • To support and maintain(勴持)
  • To aid and help(勴援)
  • To assist in planning(勴谋)
  • Mutual assistance(相勴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical Chinese character with roots in ancient texts, primarily used in literary contexts.
  • Reflects traditional values of mutual aid and support within Chinese culture.
  • While rare in modern usage, it carries a formal and scholarly connotation.

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