Chinese word

求助

Pronunciation

Pinyinqiú zhù

Meaning

  • verbask for help

Example

他向我求助了。tā xiàng wǒ qiú zhù le

He asked me for help.

Illustration for 求助 (ask for help)

More examples

学生遇到不会的题目可以向老师求助。xué shēng yù dào bú huì de tí mù ké yǐ xiàng lǎo shī qiú zhù

Students can ask their teacher for help when they come across a problem they cannot solve.

Core concept

A turn from handling a problem alone to seeking support from another person.

Common phrases

  • 向老师求助xiàng lǎo shī qiú zhù

    ask the teacher for help

  • 向同事求助xiàng tóng shì qiú zhù

    ask a coworker for help

  • 向专家求助xiàng zhuān jiā qiú zhù

    ask an expert for help

Similar words

请求qǐng qiú: Formally ask someone to carry out a specific action.
寻求xún qiú: Actively seek something needed, such as help or a solution.
求救qiú jiù: Seek immediate help by shouting or signaling during an emergency.

Definition in Chinese

向别人请求援助、寻求解决问题的帮助。xiàng bié rén qǐng qiú yuán zhù xún qiú jiě jué wèn tí de bāng zhù

Word origin

求助 (qiúzhù, "ask for help") combines 求 (qiú, "seek") + 助 (zhù, "help"), so its structure names the act of seeking assistance.

Usage tips

  • The target can be a person, group, or public service, as in 向警方求助 (xiàng jǐngfāng qiúzhù, "ask the police for help"), so the pattern works beyond private conversations.

Other meanings

  • request for helpnoun

Opposites

  • 自救zì jiùsave oneselfverb

Related words

  • 求助信qiú zhù xìnletter asking for helpnoun
  • 求助热线qiú zhù rè xiànhelp hotlinenoun

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