协助
xié zhùverb★Intermediate
formal
to assist; to help someone in doing something
警方将协助调查此案。
The police will assist in investigating the case.
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Can also be used as a noun meaning 'assistance'.
Collocations
协助完成assist in completing协助工作assist with work
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
协助调查phrase
assist in investigation
协助处理phrase
assist in handling
💡Pro Tip
Collocation tip
Usually followed by a verb phrase: 协助 + 动词 (e.g., 协助完成).
⚡Gold Rule
Object placement
When the object is a person, place it before the verb: 协助他 / 协助公司。
📖Word Origin
Compound of 协 (cooperate) and 助 (help), originally meaning cooperative help.
📝Usage Notes
Common in formal or written Chinese; can function as both verb and noun.
Word Breakdown
协
cooperate
root助
help
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