扶
support; help; assist
Meanings
4 senses · 17 examplesverb
support with hand; keep from falling
Used for physical support of people, objects, or one's own body.
He holds the plow to farm the land.
We will take the elderly and children to visit the museum.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
She walked slowly up the stairs holding onto the railing.
Please hold the handrail and pay attention to safety.
He fell down accidentally, so I quickly stepped forward to help him up.
verb
help sit up; straighten up
Specifically refers to assisting someone to rise or uprighting an object.
Farmers are straightening up the seedlings in the field.
The nurse helped the injured person sit up and changed his dressing.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
The strong wind knocked over the flower pot, so I quickly straightened it up.
After the old man fell, passersby worked together to help him up.
In the vegetable garden after the rain, the farmers are busy straightening up the fallen vegetables.
verb
assist; support; aid
formalUsed for abstract support of people in need, such as the poor or vulnerable groups.
The government has issued policies to fight poverty.
All sectors of society should help the vulnerable and the poor, and assist those in need.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
This hospital always adheres to the mission of healing the wounded and rescuing the dying.
We should vigorously support the development of promising small and micro enterprises.
Public welfare organizations are committed to helping the vulnerable and improving their lives.
noun
surname Fu
A common Chinese family name.
Mr. Fu is a new colleague in our company.
I know a calligrapher whose surname is Fu.