verb, expression · to assist, support, or perform a task on behalf of someone

请帮我开一下门。

measure word · a group of people, gang, clique, or secret society

这一帮人都是他的朋友。

verb · to be employed or work as a hired hand

他年轻的时候曾经在码头帮过短工。

noun · the side of a container or boat, or the upper part of a shoe

这只木桶的帮裂开了，所以总会漏水。