有助于 (yǒu zhù yú) — to contribute to, to promote, to be helpful for

Definition

Commonly used when something 'helps' achieve a result or has a positive effect — less forceful than 促进 (which actively pushes something forward) and more neutral than 协助 (which involves direct help).

verb
to contribute toto promoteto be helpful for

Examples

  • 有助于
    Jīng cháng yuè dú yǒu zhù yú tí gāo xiě zuò shuǐ píng.
    Reading frequently helps improve writing skills.
  • 有助于
    Tuán duì hé zuò yǒu zhù yú xiàng mù shùn lì wán chéng.
    Teamwork contributes to the smooth completion of the project.
  • 有助于
    Měi tiān pǎo bù yǒu zhù yú bǎo chí shēn tǐ jiàn kāng.
    Running every day helps maintain physical health.

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