COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 助 is built
Traditional etymology note: 力 (strength) suggests the meaning, while 且 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 助 (zhù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to help
zhùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhù
助
to help
Common words
bāng zhù
帮助
assistance; aid; to help; to assist
fǔ zhù
辅助
to assist; to aid; supplementary; auxiliary
hù zhù
互助
to help each other
jiè zhù
借助
to draw support from; with the help of
jiù zhù
救助
to help sb in trouble; aid; assistance
qiú zhù
求助
to request help; to appeal (for help)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
助
助
助
助
助
助
助
助
LEARNING TIP
Remember 助
Say “zhù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 助
Common words and phrases
bāng zhù
assistance; aid; to help; to assist
fǔ zhù
to assist; to aid; supplementary; auxiliary
hù zhù
to help each other
jiè zhù
to draw support from; with the help of
jiù zhù
to help sb in trouble; aid; assistance
qiú zhù
to request help; to appeal (for help)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“助”。
Zhège zì shì “zhù”.
This character is “助”.
我正在学习“助”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhù” zì.
I am learning the character “助”.
请写一遍“助”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhù”.
Please write “助” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 助?
助 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 助 (zhù) mean?
助 (zhù) means to help.
What is the radical of 助?
The radical of 助 is 力, associated with Not yet classified.