扶持 fúchí to help
to help; to assist
How to remember 扶持: 扶 to support + 持 maintain = to help.
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How it is used
- To support and help along - 扶持中小企业 (fúchí zhōngxiǎo qǐyè) support small businesses.
- Nurturing support from a stronger party to a weaker one (state to industry, helping someone stand). Broader than physical 搀扶; compare general 支持 (back/endorse).