Definition
协 is a bound form (cannot stand alone) that appears as the first element in many disyllabic words related to cooperation, coordination, and assistance. Common compounds include 协助 (to assist), 协调 (to coordinate), and 协商 (to consult). Understanding these combinations is more useful than memorizing the isolated character.
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(bound form) to coordinateto assistto cooperate (used in compounds)
Examples
- 。Zhège xiàngmù xūyào gè bùmén mìqiè xié zhù.This project requires close assistance from all departments.
- 。Shuāngfāng zhèngzài xié diào jiějué zhè cì máodùn.The two sides are coordinating to resolve this conflict.
- ，。Jīngguò duō cì xié shāng, tāmen zhōngyú dáchéng le xiéyì.After many rounds of consultation, they finally reached an agreement.
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