Definition
襄 (xiāng) is a bound form (黏着语素) that carries the meaning of 'assist' or 'help'. It cannot stand alone in modern Mandarin; you'll find it only in formal, written-style compound words such as 襄助 (xiāngzhù, 'to assist') and 襄理 (xiānglǐ, 'assistant manager'). Knowing this word helps you understand high-level vocabulary in legal, administrative, or literary contexts.
b.f.
(bound form) to assistto help (in formal or written Chinese)
Examples
- 襄，。Zài tā de xiāng zhù xià, wǒmen shùnlì wánchéng le rènwu.With his assistance, we completed the task smoothly.
- 襄。Zhè jiā yínháng yǒu wèi jīngyàn fēngfù de xiāng lǐ.This bank has an experienced assistant manager.
- 襄。Gāi tí'àn dédào jǐ wèi zhuānjiā de xiāng zhù.The proposal received assistance from several experts.
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