yè
掖
support; assist; promote
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to support; to assist; to promote
neutralOriginally refers to physical support, now often used metaphorically for career or life assistance.
Lǎo老
rén人
zǒu走
lù路
bù不
wěn稳
，
wǒ我
gǎn赶
jǐn紧
shàng上
qián前
fú扶
yè掖
tā他
。
The old man walked unsteadily, so I quickly stepped forward to support him.
Zhè这
wèi位
qián前
bèi辈
yī一
zhí直
jiǎng奖
yè掖
hòu后
bèi辈
，
shēn深
shòu受
dà大
jiā家
zūn尊
jìng敬
。
This senior has always promoted juniors and is deeply respected by everyone.
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Zài在
lǎo老
shī师
de的
fú扶
yè掖
xià下
，
tā他
de的
chéng成
jì绩
jìn进
bù步
hěn很
kuài快
。
With the teacher’s assistance, his grades improved quickly.
Gōng公
sī司
lǐng领
dǎo导
yuàn愿
yì意
jiǎng奖
yè掖
yǒu有
cái才
huá华
de的
nián年
qīng轻
rén人
。
Company leaders are willing to promote talented young people.
Tā她
fú扶
yè掖
zhe着
shòu受
shāng伤
de的
tóng同
xué学
，
màn慢
màn慢
zǒu走
xiàng向
yī医
wù务
shì室
。
She supported her injured classmate and walked slowly to the infirmary.