补助 (bǔ zhù) — to subsidize; subsidy, allowance
Definition
补助 is a formal subsidy paid by an institution (government, school, employer) — broader than 零花钱 (parent-given pocket money) and more official than 补贴, which is the everyday term for the same idea.
to subsidizesubsidyallowance
Examples
- 补助。Guó jiā bǔ zhù pín kùn dì qū xué xiào jiàn shè.The state subsidizes school construction in impoverished areas.
- 补助。Zhè xiàng bǔ zhù yòng yú zhī chí nóng yè fā zhǎn.This subsidy is used to support agricultural development.
- 补助。Xué xiào bǔ zhù kùn nan xué shēng shēng huó fèi.The school subsidizes the living expenses of needy students.
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