打下手

dǎ xiàshǒu

to act as an assistant; to play second fiddle

Dictionary entry

to act in a supporting role; fig. to play second fiddle

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打
下
手

See it in sentences

他给厨师打下手。

Tā gěi chúshī dǎ xiàshǒu.

English

He assists the chef.

我来给你打下手吧。

Wǒ lái gěi nǐ dǎ xiàshǒu ba.

English

Let me give you a hand.

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