輔 (fǔ) - To assist, support, aid & to complement

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fǔ ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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輔 · fǔ

To assist, support, aid;

to complement;

side of a chariot;

cheekbone;

historically used for official positions like assistant or tutor.

To assist, support, aidto complementside of a chariot

Usage highlights

To assist and guideAuxiliary meansAssistant ministerCheekboneWheel hubTo assist in governing

Synonyms

  • 助— to help, assist
  • 帮— to help, aid
  • 佐— to assist, deputy

Antonyms

  • 阻— to hinder, obstruct
  • 碍— to obstruct, impede

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The teacher provides guidance and assistance (辅导).
  • This medicine is an adjuvant therapy (辅助治疗).
  • He works as an assistant manager (副经理).
  • The tutorial system helps students (辅导制度).

Collocations

  • To assist and guide(辅导)
  • Auxiliary means(辅助手段)
  • Assistant minister(辅臣)
  • Cheekbone(辅骨)
  • Wheel hub(车辅)
  • To assist in governing(辅政)

Idioms

  • Mutually complementary like the wheels of a chariot(相辅相成)
  • To assist the king and protect the state(辅王保国)
  • To assist in governing and bringing peace(辅政安民)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the wooden supports on either side of a chariot wheel, essential for stability.
  • Extended metaphorically to mean support, assistance, and complementary roles in governance and relationships.
  • In imperial China, '辅' was used in official titles like 辅政 (regent) or 辅臣 (assistant minister), indicating high-ranking support roles.

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