救助

jiùzhù

verb/noun HSK 6 #7,383

Meanings

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

Characters

to save; to rescue

to help; to assist

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

Examples

消防队员救助了被困人员。

Xiāofángduì yuán jiùzhù le bèi kùn rényuán.

Firefighters rescued the trapped people.

社会救助制度需要完善。

Shèhuì jiùzhù zhìdù xūyào wánshàn.

The social assistance system needs improvement.

他们向流浪动物提供救助。

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

救 jiù

助 zhù