救助

jiùzhù
verb HSK 6 #7,383

Meanings

  1. 1 to rescue; to help; to provide relief
  2. 2 assistance; relief; rescue

Characters

To rescue and help - providing aid to those in distress.

Examples

HSK 3
Shèhuì jiùzhù zhìdù xūyào wánshàn.
The social assistance system needs improvement.
HSK 5
消防队员救助被困人员
Xiāofáng duìyuán jiùzhù le bèikùn rényuán.
Firefighters rescued the trapped people.
HSK 7-9
Tāmen xiàng liúlàng dòngwù tígōng jiùzhù.
They provide rescue services for stray animals.

Tips

usage
救助 emphasizes organized help for those in distress. Common collocations: 紧急救助 (emergency relief), 社会救助 (social assistance), 救助站 (relief station/shelter), 医疗救助 (medical assistance).

Stroke Order

jiù
zhù