赞助

贊助

zànzhù

verb HSK 7-9 #4,685

Meanings

To support and assist - to sponsor.

HSK 4

这个活动由一家公司赞助。

Zhège huódòng yóu yì jiā gōngsī zànzhù.

This event is sponsored by a company.

HSK 4

感谢所有赞助商的支持。

Gǎnxiè suǒyǒu zànzhùshāng de zhīchí.

Thank you for the support of all sponsors.

HSK 6

他赞助了一个贫困学生。

Tā zànzhù le yíge pínkùn xuésheng.

He sponsored a poor student.

usage

赞助 implies financial support. 赞助商 means 'sponsor' (the organization). It's very common in business, sports, and event contexts.

grammar

Pattern: A 赞助 B = A sponsors B. Can also be a noun: 得到赞助 (receive sponsorship).

赞 zàn

助 zhù