助 (zhù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 助 (zhù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 助 (zhù) means "help; assist". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 力.

Q: How do you write 助 stroke by stroke?

助 has 7 strokes. The radical is 力. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 助 and 功?

助 (zhù) and 功 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 助?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 力. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 助?

Common words containing 助 include: 帮助 (bāng zhù) — To help; assistance.; 助手 (zhù shǒu) — assistant; 互助 (hù zhù) — Mutual aid..

How to Write 助

The character 助 (zhù) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 力 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

助 is pronounced zhù in Mandarin Chinese. It means help; assist.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 助 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 助

帮助 bāng zhù

To help; assistance.

助手 zhù shǒu

assistant

互助 hù zhù

Mutual aid.

Example Sentences

谢谢你的帮助。

xiè xiè nǐ de bāng zhù

Thank you for your help.

他是我的好助手。

tā shì wǒ de hǎo zhù shǒu

He is my good assistant.

同学之间要互助。

tóng xué zhī jiān yào hù zhù

Classmates should help each other.

Similar Characters

功 gōng

加 jiā

务 wù

Practice Writing 助 (zhù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 助

What does 助 (zhù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 助 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 助 and 功?

What mistakes do learners make writing 助?

What common words use 助?

How to Write 助 (zhù)