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救助

Mandarin · pinyin jiù zhù

to help sb in trouble
aid
assistance

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救: jiù · save, rescue, relieve; help, aid
助: zhù · help, aid, assist

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4–4 · jiu4 zhu4

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gau3 zo6

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verb

to render assistance (in times of distress); to help (somebody in trouble); to rescue; to save; to aid; to provide relief

noun

(～教) A combination 四上三中三下 in the Lingqijing.
(informal) short for 救助金 (jiùzhùjīn, “allowance; welfare payment”)

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