Chinese Conversation · Level 40
90 words
Chinese word
搀扶
Pronunciation
Pinyinchān fú
Meaning
- verbsupport
Example
他搀扶着老太太过马路。tā chān fú zhe lǎo tài tài guò mǎ lù
He supported the old woman as she crossed the street.
More examples
护士把病人搀扶到诊室。hù shì bǎ bìng rén chān fú dào zhěn shì
The nurse helped the patient to the examination room.
Core concept
A steadying hold helps another person move safely.
Common phrases
搀扶老人chān fú lǎo rén
support an elderly person
搀扶过马路chān fú guò mǎ lù
help someone cross the street
搀扶上楼chān fú shàng lóu
help someone upstairs
Similar words
扶fú: Uses one hand to support a person or their arm during movement or another action.
扶着fú zhe: Maintains hand contact with a person or object to keep the position steady.
搀chān: Helps someone walk by gripping their arm or elbow for support.
帮忙bāng máng: Helps with a task or other work when assistance is needed.
Definition in Chinese
用手扶住对方的臂膀、腰或背，协助其通过路口、上下台阶等，使其行动稳定。yòng shǒu fú zhù duì fāng de bì bǎng yāo huò bèi xié zhù qí tōng guò lù kǒu shàng xià tái jiē děng shǐ qí xíng dòng wěn dìng
Word origin
搀 (chān, "to help by holding") + 扶 (fú, "to support") combine the ideas of lending a hand and keeping someone steady.
Usage tips
- Unlike English support, which can describe backing an idea or providing money, this verb refers to physical contact that steadies a person in motion.