soeng1 zo6襄助
Jyutpingsoeng1 zo6
Yalesēung joh
Definition
To assist, help, or support.
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How it's used
This term is formal and typically reserved for written contexts, speeches, or professional correspondence. It carries a sense of providing significant support or backing rather than just performing a small favor. Using it in casual daily conversation will sound overly stiff or pretentious.
Examples
Thank you for assisting our company all these years.
He is very willing to assist friends in need.
Related words
Common phrases
assist with business operations
provide great assistance
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb like 幫手. Because it is formal, it is not used for everyday tasks like helping someone carry a bag or holding a door.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
