No. 988 in Chinese
帮
To help; to assist; a group or gang.
In a sentence
请帮我拿那个书。
Please help me take that book.
In this sentence, '帮' is used as a verb meaning 'to help'. The speaker is requesting assistance in holding or passing an object.
他帮助了他们解决问题。
He helped them solve the problem.
Here, '帮助' (to help/assist) is used with a slightly more formal tone and focuses on the act of providing support or assistance in resolving a significant issue.
朋友间应该互相帮忙，以度过难关。
Friends should help each other to overcome difficulties.
In this example, '帮忙' (to lend a hand) is used to express mutual assistance among friends, emphasizing cooperation and support in challenging situations.
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