HSK · Level 71
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Chinese word
补助
Pronunciation
Pinyinbǔ zhù
Meaning
- nounsubsidy
Example
公司每月给我们补助。gōng sī měi yuè gěi wǒ men bǔ zhù
The company provides us with a monthly subsidy.
More examples
低收入家庭可以领取补助。dī shōu rù jiā tíng ké yǐ líng qǔ bǔ zhù
Low-income families can receive subsidies.
Core concept
A resource added to cover a specific shortfall, whether it takes the form of money, goods, or a service.
Common phrases
发放补助fā fàng bǔ zhù
distribute subsidies
拿到补助ná dào bǔ zhù
receive a subsidy
补助标准bǔ zhù biāo zhǔn
subsidy standards
Similar words
补贴bǔ tiē: Money paid by a government or organization to cover part of living costs or other expenses.
资助zī zhù: Financial support provided for education, research, or a business project.
援助yuán zhù: Money, supplies, or people provided to help those facing serious difficulty.
Definition in Chinese
用于弥补某方面缺口的帮助，形式多样，可以是金钱、实物或服务，常见形式有交通补助、住房补助等。yòng yú mí bǔ mǒu fāng miàn quē kǒu de bāng zhù xíng shì duō yàng ké yǐ shì jīn qián shí wù huò fú wù cháng jiàn xíng shì yǒu jiāo tōng bǔ zhù zhù fáng bǔ zhù děng
Word origin
补 (bǔ, "make up") + 助 (zhù, "help") combines the ideas of filling a gap and providing help.
Usage tips
- English speakers often associate subsidy with government funding, but Chinese also uses this noun for regular support provided by an employer or another organization.
Other meanings
- grantnoun
- supportnoun
Related words
- 补助金bǔ zhù jīnsubsidy moneynoun
- 补助政策bǔ zhù zhèng cèsubsidy policynoun
- 补助款bǔ zhù kuǎnsubsidy paymentnoun