助手

zhù shǒu

CL 位 wèi 个 gè 名 míng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. assistant; helper

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 副手 fù shǒu 副手 fù shǒu assistant A deputy or second-in-command, a specific kind of assistant in a leadership hierarchy.: assistant

Synonyms

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• 助理 zhù lǐ 助理 zhù lǐ assistant In professional or administrative contexts, refers to a person who helps in a subordinate role.: assistant
• 帮手 bāng shǒu 帮手 bāng shǒu helper Colloquial term for a person who gives help, often in physical tasks.: helper

Usage notes

Collocations

助手 often pairs with 当 (dāng) to mean 'serve as an assistant': 他当我的助手.

Formality

助手 is neutral and widely used, while 助理 is slightly more formal and common in titles like 行政助理.

Example Sentences

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她需要一名 助手 来帮忙。

She needs an assistant to help.

他是老板的得力 助手 。

He is the boss's capable assistant.

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Words Containing 助手

• 助手席 助手席 zhù shǒu xí: front passenger seat (in a car)

Child Words of 助手

• 手 手 shǒu: hand
• 助 助 zhù: to help