帮教 (bāngjiào) is a verb meaning 'to tutor' or 'to guide', especially in informal, peer-to-peer, or supportive learning contexts. The character 帮 (bāng) means 'to help' or 'to assist', while 教 (jiào) means 'to teach' or 'to instruct'. Together, they emphasize mutual or voluntary guidance—not formal classroom instruction, but rather helping someone learn through demonstration, explanation, or practice. It commonly appears in educational, community, or workplace settings where experienced individuals support newcomers or peers.

This term carries a warm, cooperative connotation and is often used in contexts like after-school tutoring by senior students, onboarding new colleagues, or neighborhood volunteer programs. Unlike the more formal 教学 (jiàoxué, 'teaching') or 授课 (shòukè, 'giving a lesson'), 帮教 implies informality, goodwill, and shared effort—less about authority and more about solidarity and practical support.