No. 492 in Chinese
助
Assist; help.
In a sentence
他用一根木棍助我爬上了山坡。
He used a stick to help me climb the hill.
In this sentence, '助' is used as a verb meaning 'to assist' or 'to help'.
借助现代科技，我们能够更快地完成任务。
With the help of modern technology, we can complete tasks more efficiently.
Here, '助' appears in the phrase '借助', meaning 'to make use of something as assistance'.
助人为快乐之本。
Helping others is the foundation of happiness.
In this sentence, '助' is used abstractly as part of the concept 'helping others', emphasizing the act of assistance.
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