救济

jiù jì

emergency relief

HSK 6

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"救济" (jiù jì) primarily refers to providing emergency relief or aid, especially to those in poverty or affected by disasters. It often appears in contexts involving government or charitable assistance.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used in phrases like "救济贫困" (relief for the poor) or "紧急救济" (emergency relief), highlighting its role in social welfare and disaster response.

Collocations

  • 救济贫困 (provide relief to the poor): used when discussing social welfare policies.
  • 紧急救济 (emergency relief): used in urgent disaster or crisis situations.
  • 救济 (relief funds): financial aid given by government or organizations.

Usage Notes

When using "救济," the focus is on assistance given to those in need, often implying a formal or institutional source. It differs from general help or aid by emphasizing relief in hardship or emergency. Avoid confusing it with "帮助" which is more general help or assistance.

Register and Tone

The term is formal and commonly used in news, official documents, and social discussions about welfare and disaster aid.

Example Sentences

政府出台了新的政策来救济贫困家庭。

Zhèngfǔ chūtái le xīn de zhèngcè lái jiùjì pínkùn jiātíng.

The government introduced new policies to provide relief to poor families.

灾区需要紧急救济物资和医疗援助。

Zāiqū xūyào jǐnjí jiùjì wùzī hé yīliáo yuánzhù.

The disaster area needs emergency relief supplies and medical aid.

他靠政府的救济金生活。

Tā kào zhèngfǔ de jiùjì jīn shēnghuó.

He lives on government relief funds.