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    Expressing 'to be beneficial to' with 有助于 (yǒuzhùyú)

    Purpose & Reason
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    Subject + 有助于 + Noun/Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    The verb phrase 有助于 (yǒuzhùyú) means "to be helpful to," "to be beneficial to," or "to contribute to" in Chinese. It is used in formal contexts to express that something promotes or facilitates a positive outcome. It is typically followed by a noun or verb phrase describing the benefited action.

    Examples

    • 多喝水有助于身体健康。

      Duō hē shuǐ yǒuzhùyú shēntǐ jiànkāng.

      Drinking more water is beneficial to physical health.

    • 学习外语有助于了解不同的文化。

      Xuéxí wàiyǔ yǒuzhùyú liǎojiě bùtóng de wénhuà.

      Learning a foreign language helps in understanding different cultures.

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