English–Chinese
“root for” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhù wēi
Example
大家一起去为队员助威。dà jiā yì qǐ qù wèi duì yuán zhù wēi
Everyone is going together to root for the players.
How to say “root for” in Chinese
“Root for” in Chinese is 助威 (zhù wēi).
A group visibly lends its sound and spirit to someone else's effort.
Example sentences with 助威
在赛场旁，家长们高声向孩子们助威。zài sài chǎng páng jiā zhǎng men gāo shēng xiàng hái zi men zhù wēi
By the sports field, the parents loudly rooted for their children.
Tips for using 助威
- The word is useful for describing support that can be heard or seen, such as voices, applause, or raised flags, rather than support that remains private.