wu6 zo6互助
Jyutpingwu6 zo6
Yalewuh joh
Definition
To help each other.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal or communal tone, often appearing in slogans or organizational names like community centers. It functions as an intransitive verb, so you cannot directly follow it with an object like a person or a task. If you need to specify who is being helped, use 互相 instead.
Examples
We neighbors should help each other.
Are you two planning to help each other?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often try to use this like the English verb help, saying things like 互助佢, which is grammatically incorrect. Always use 互相幫助 if you need to include an object.
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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.
