补贴

補貼

bǔtiē

verb HSK 5 #13,412

Meanings

1 to subsidize; to provide an allowance
2 subsidy; allowance; stipend

Characters

to mend; to make up for

to paste; to subsidize; close to

Making up by adding on — a subsidy to cover a shortfall.

Examples

政府给农民发放补贴。

Zhèngfǔ gěi nóngmín fāfàng bǔtiē.

The government provides subsidies to farmers.

公司每月有交通补贴。

Gōngsī měiyuè yǒu jiāotōng bǔtiē.

The company provides a monthly transportation allowance.

父母经常补贴他的生活费。

Fùmǔ jīngcháng bǔtiē tā de shēnghuófèi.

His parents often supplement his living expenses.

Tips

usage

补贴 can be a verb (to subsidize) or a noun (subsidy). Common types: 交通补贴 (transport allowance), 住房补贴 (housing subsidy), 生活补贴 (living allowance), 政府补贴 (government subsidy).

Stroke Order

补 bǔ

贴 tiē