HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 5
辅助
To assist, to supplement, or to provide auxiliary support. Often used in technical contexts like "assistive technology" or "auxiliary equipment."
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 5
Why does 辅助 look like this?
辅 (fǔ): Car (车) + Great (甫). Originally referred to the protective wooden slats on the sides of a carriage, which 'help' the wheels. 助 (zhù): Force/Strength (力) + Each/Area (且). It signifies using one's strength to provide 'assistance' to others. Together, they form the concept of supporting or aiding a primary force.