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参谋
cānmóu
Description
参谋是给别人出主意、帮忙想办法的人。
A 参谋 is someone who gives advice and helps think of solutions for others.
在军队里，参谋帮助长官计划打仗；在生活中，我们也可以请朋友当参谋。
In the military, a 参谋 helps officers plan battles; in life, we can also ask friends to be our 参谋.
Meanings
参谋cānmóu
military staff officer
他是部队里的一名参谋。
He is a staff officer in the army.
参谋cānmóu
person who gives advice; adviser
买房子的时候，请他当我的参谋。
When buying a house, ask him to be my advisor.
参谋cānmóu
to give advice; offer suggestions
你帮我参谋一下，选哪件衣服好？
Help me decide which piece of clothing is better.
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Notes
- Etymology
参 (participate/consult) + 谋 (plan/scheme), literally 'one who joins in planning'.
- Nuance
as a verb it is casual, meaning 'help me think it over'; the noun sense is often military.
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