副
deputy; assistant; fit; set (measure word)
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesadjective
secondary; deputy; assistant (distinguished from primary/main)
Used to describe positions or roles that are secondary to the primary one.
Teacher Wang is the vice principal of our school.
He serves as the deputy class monitor, assisting the monitor in managing the class.
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These are non-staple foods, not staple foods.
The company appointed him as deputy general manager to assist the general manager.
At this meeting, the assistant director put forward many useful suggestions.
noun
assistant position; assistant official
Refers to a secondary position or the person holding such a position.
He is the deputy head of this club.
The second mate of the company is responsible for assisting the captain.
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As the deputy of the trade union, he often speaks on behalf of employees.
The deputy for this position needs to have rich experience.
He was promoted from deputy to the primary position.
adjective
incidental; secondary; supplementary
Describes something additional or secondary to the main thing.
He has a side job to increase his income.
This medicine has some side effects.
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Learning a foreign language has an auxiliary effect on his main occupation.
The appendix of this book contains some information about side jobs.
The by-products of this project are very valuable.
verb
to fit; to correspond to; to be worthy of
Used to indicate that something matches or corresponds to a certain description or standard.
He is truly a good student worthy of the name.
This product doesn't live up to its name; its quality is very poor.
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His performance meets our expectations.
Does this result comply with the regulations?
His actions are worthy of a responsible person.
noun
a surname
Refers to the Chinese surname Fu.
My friend's surname is Fu.
Mr. Fu is a client of our company.
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The surname Fu is not very common in China.
Teacher Fu teaches us mathematics.
Do you know anyone with the surname Fu?
measure word
measure word for sets of things or facial expressions
Used to count sets of items or types of facial expressions.
I bought a pair of couplets for the New Year.
He is wearing a pair of gloves and looks very warm.
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There is a set of Chinese chess on the table.
A smile appeared on his face, and he looked very happy.
The soldiers are fully armed and ready to set off.