抚恤

撫卹

fǔxù

verb HSK 7-9 #59,668

Meanings

1 to provide compensation to a bereaved family
2 to give a pension or relief to the family of the deceased

Characters

to comfort; to console

to show compassion; to give relief

Literally 'to comfort and relieve' — providing material support out of compassion for someone's loss.

Examples

政府发放了抚恤金。

Zhèngfǔ fāfàng le fǔxùjīn.

The government issued a compensation payment.

烈士家属得到了抚恤。

Lièshì jiāshǔ dédào le fǔxù.

The families of fallen soldiers received compensation.

Tips

usage

抚恤金 (fǔxùjīn) is the most common form — a lump sum or pension paid to families of soldiers, police officers, or others who died in the line of duty. It's a formal/legal term.

Stroke Order

抚 fǔ

恤 xù