Chinese for "Assistant": 助理 (zhùlǐ) — Not "помощник"

Correction: The Chinese word for "assistant" is 助理 (zhùlǐ) — not "помощник" (Russian).

Breakdown

• 助 (zhù) = help, assist
• 理 (lǐ) = manage, handle, organize

Related Terms

• 助手 (zhùshǒu) — assistant, helper (more general)
• 秘书 (mìshū) — secretary
• 副手 (fùshǒu) — deputy, second-in-command
• 实习生 (shíxíshēng) — intern

Pronunciation

zhùlǐ — 4th tone + 3rd tone (rising-falling then dipping).