弼 (bì) - Bi — to assist & to aid
弼 · bì
Bi — to assist;
to aid;
originally refers to a tool for straightening bows, extended to mean assisting a ruler or correcting faults.
Bi — to assistto aidoriginally refers to a tool for straightening bows,
Usage highlights
to assist a rulerto remonstrate and assistGrand Tutorloyal ministerto correct and assistassisting minister
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He served as an assistant to the emperor (辅弼).
- The minister remonstrated with the king (弼谏).
- The official title 'Grand Tutor' was sometimes called 太弼.
- A loyal minister who assists the sovereign (弼臣).
Collocations
- to assist a ruler(弼君)
- to remonstrate and assist(弼谏)
- Grand Tutor (official title)(太弼)
- loyal minister(弼臣)
- to correct and assist(弼正)
- assisting minister(弼辅)
Idioms
- To assist the sovereign and benefit the people(弼君益民)
- Loyal ministers and virtuous assistants(忠臣弼士)
- To correct faults and assist with governance(弼过佐治)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally a tool for straightening bows in ancient China, later metaphorically extended to mean assisting a ruler in governing.
- In imperial contexts, '弼' was associated with high-ranking officials who advised and corrected the emperor.
- The character carries connotations of loyalty, wisdom, and moral rectitude in classical Chinese political culture.