助手

zhù shǒu

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

Definitions

1. assistant; helper

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Word relationships

Related words

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副手

fù shǒu

assistant

A deputy or second-in-command, a specific kind of assistant in a leadership hierarchy.

Synonyms

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助理

zhù lǐ

assistant

In professional or administrative contexts, refers to a person who helps in a subordinate role.

帮手

bāng shǒu

helper

Colloquial term for a person who gives help, often in physical tasks.

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

zhù shǒu xí

front passenger seat (in a car)

Child Words of 助手

hand

to help

助手