佑 (yòu) — (bound morpheme) to bless, to protect
Definition
佑 (yòu) is a bound morpheme meaning 'to bless, to protect,' almost always paired with 保 (as 保佑) or 护 (护佑). It is more literary and formal than the everyday word 帮助.
bound form
(bound morpheme) to blessto protect
Examples
- 。Shén míng bǎo yòu hǎo rén.The gods bless good people.
- 佑。Tiān yòu zhōng huá.May heaven bless China.
- 。Tā xiāng xìn zǔ xiān huì bǎo yòu tā.He believes his ancestors will bless and protect him.
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