Meaning
帮 is one of the most common verbs in Mandarin meaning 'to help' or 'to assist.' It's used in everyday conversation when someone offers aid or does something for another person. The verb often appears in the pattern 帮 + person + verb, meaning 'to help someone do something.'
Usage
Native speakers use 帮 constantly in daily life, from asking small favors to offering assistance. It's casual and appropriate in all registers. The most common patterns are 帮忙 (bāng máng, 'to help out') and 帮 + someone + do something. When followed directly by a noun, it often uses 帮助 instead.
Examples
- 01你能帮我拿一下这个包吗??Can you help me hold this bag for a moment?
- 02谢谢你帮我解决了这个问题。.Thank you for helping me solve this problem.
Common collocations
- 帮忙to help out, to do a favor
- 帮我一个忙do me a favor
- 帮倒忙to cause more trouble while trying to help
Antonyms
Origin
The traditional form 幫 originally depicted strips of cloth bound together, symbolizing mutual support and assistance. The simplified form 帮 replaced the right component but retained the same meaning.