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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