fu6 zo6輔助辅助
Jyutpingfu6 zo6
Yalefuh joh
Definition
To assist, help, or provide aid.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
This term carries a formal or technical tone, often implying a secondary or supportive role rather than direct, hands-on help. It is frequently used in contexts involving technology, medical equipment, or professional tasks where one thing provides the necessary conditions for another to function. In casual, everyday conversation, people almost always prefer using 幫手 or 幫忙 instead.
Examples
This project needs your assistance to be successful.
Can you assist me in handling these documents?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this word in casual social situations where it sounds overly stiff or academic. Use 幫手 when asking a friend for a favor, as 輔助 can sound like you are requesting a formal administrative or technical support role.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
