This is the 492nd most frequent Chinese word.
助
Assist; help.
In this sentence, '助' is used as a verb meaning 'to assist' or 'to help'.
他用一根木棍助我爬上了山坡。
He used a stick to help me climb the hill.
Here, '助' appears in the phrase '借助', meaning 'to make use of something as assistance'.
借助现代科技，我们能够更快地完成任务。
With the help of modern technology, we can complete tasks more efficiently.
In this sentence, '助' is used abstractly as part of the concept 'helping others', emphasizing the act of assistance.