救济 jiùjì emergency relief
emergency relief; to help the needy with cash or goods
How to remember 救济: 救 aid + 济 bring relief = emergency relief.
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How it is used
- Relief aid - cash or goods given to those in need: 救济灾民 (jiùjì zāimín) provide relief to disaster victims, 救济金 (jiùjìjīn) relief funds.
- Specifically material assistance to the poor or stricken, a welfare/charity term. Not general 'help' (帮助) - it's aid given from above to the needy.
Example sentences
- 联合国对难民进行救济。 Liánhéguó duì nànmín jìnxíng jiùjì.The United Nations is providing relief to the refugees.