济

濟

jì

verb #10,800

Meanings

1 to help; to benefit
2 economy; economic

Examples

中国的经济发展很快。

Zhōngguó de jīngjì fāzhǎn hěn kuài.

China's economy is developing rapidly.

这样做无济于事。

Zhèyàng zuò wú jì yú shì.

Doing this won't help matters.

Tips

usage

济 is mainly seen in 经济 (jīngjì, economy), 济南 (Jǐnán, the city — here read jǐ). Also: 救济 (jiùjì, relief/aid), 无济于事 (wújìyúshì, to no avail).

Stroke Order

济 jì