HSK · Level 55
105 words
Chinese word
助威
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhù wēi
Meaning
- verbroot for
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A group visibly lends its sound and spirit to someone else's effort.
Common phrases
向球员助威xiàng qiú yuán zhù wēi
root for the players
给主队助威gěi zhǔ duì zhù wēi
root for the home team
Similar words
鼓励gǔ lì: Encouraging someone through words or actions builds confidence and a willingness to try.
支持zhī chí: Standing behind a person, idea, or action shows approval and provides continued support.
加油jiā yóu: Giving someone a short cheer or encouraging words helps bring out their best effort.
Definition in Chinese
在现场用呼喊、鼓掌、挥旗等方式为某人或某队增加声势和士气的行为或动作。zài xiàn chǎng yòng hū hǎn gú zhǎng huī qí děng fāng shì wèi mǒu rén huò mǒu duì zēng jiā shēng shì hé shì qì de xíng wéi huò dòng zuò
Word origin
助威 (zhùwēi, "lend might") is formed from 助 (zhù, "help") plus 威 (wēi, "might"), so its original parts point to strengthening another side's presence.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- encouragementnoun
Opposites
- 喝倒彩hè dào cǎibooverb
Related words
- 助威声zhù wēi shēngcheersnoun
- 助威者zhù wēi zhěcheerleadernoun