扶

• Pinyin: fú
• Hanzi breakdown: 扶 = 扌(hand) + 夫 (phonetic)

Meaning

To support with the hand; to help up; to steady. Physically supporting someone or something.

Used for physically helping someone stand or walk, steadying something, or figuratively supporting someone in difficulty. Common in caring and assistance contexts.

Examples

1. 她扶着奶奶慢慢走下楼梯。 She supported her grandmother as they slowly walked down the stairs.
2. 他喝醉了，朋友扶着他回家。 He was drunk, so his friends helped him home.
3. 请扶好扶手，小心台阶。 Please hold onto the handrail and watch your step.

Usage Guide

Context: care, assistance, everyday

Tone: helpful

Do Say

• 我来扶你一把。(Let me give you a hand.)
• 扶老奶奶过马路。(Help the elderly lady cross the street.)

Don't Say

• 扶这个问题 (扶 is for physical support of people or objects — for abstract help, use 帮助 or 支持)

Origin & History

Pictophonetic character with 扌(hand radical) indicating the action is done with hands, plus phonetic component.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal