Definition
辅 is a bound form (不成词语素) that does not stand alone in modern Chinese. It carries the core meaning of 'to assist, to help, to supplement' and appears as the first element in common words such as 辅助 (to assist), 辅导 (to tutor/coach), and 辅佐 (to assist a ruler). Its original sense — the side poles on a chariot supporting the wheels — is now only etymological; the modern senses are all figurative.
b.f.
(bound form) to assistto aidto complement
Examples
- 。Tā fùzé fǔ dǎo xuéshēng de xuéxí.He is responsible for tutoring the students' studies.
- 。Zhè liǎng ge zhèngcè shì xiāng fǔ xiāng chéng de.These two policies complement each other.
- 。Wǒmen ānzhuāng le fǔ zhù shèbèi lái tígāo xiàolǜ.We installed auxiliary equipment to improve efficiency.
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