fu6輔辅
Jyutpingfu6
Yalefuh
Definition
To assist, help, or complement.
neutralworkother
How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in compound words rather than as a standalone verb in daily speech. It carries a formal or academic tone, often appearing in professional contexts like education, technology, or governance. When looking for a more natural, everyday way to say assist, speakers prefer using 幫手 or 幫忙.
Examples
This plan needs your assistance.
Besides the main dish, what side dishes are there to complement it?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct substitute for 幫 in casual conversation, as it sounds overly formal or stiff. It is almost exclusively used in formal compounds like 輔助 or 輔導.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
