补贴 bǔtiē to subsidize
to subsidize; subsidy; allowance; to supplement (one's salary etc); benefit
How to remember 补贴: 补 to fix + 贴 to stick = to subsidize.
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How it is used
- A subsidy / allowance, or to subsidize - 政府补贴 (zhèngfǔ bǔtiē) government subsidy, 交通补贴 (jiāotōng bǔtiē) transport allowance.
- Money added to help cover costs - from a government, employer, or family member topping someone up.
- Both noun and verb: 补贴家用 (bǔtiē jiāyòng) to help with household expenses.