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March 24, 2026
救济(救濟)jiùjì(jiu4ji4)
救济 refers to the act of providing emergency relief or assistance to those in need, often in the form of cash or goods. This term is commonly used in contexts related to social welfare, humanitarian aid, and disaster relief efforts, highlighting the importance of helping vulnerable populations during crises.
Frequency#8916DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 救济 reflects the traditional value of helping those in need, which is deeply rooted in Confucian ethics. During natural disasters, the government and NGOs often mobilize quickly to provide 救济 to affected communities.
Memory Tip
Think of 救济 as a life raft in a stormy sea (救 - to rescue, 济 - to aid). Visualize someone throwing a rope (救) to those struggling in the water, symbolizing the relief (济) they desperately need.
Meanings of 救济
jiùjì(jiu4ji4)
1emergency relief
2to help the needy with cash or goods
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About 救济
救济Simplified
救濟Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#8916Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 救济
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救助 (jiùzhù) - choose 救济 when referring specifically to relief assistance, while 救助 emphasizes the act of rescuing or aiding in a broader sense.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 救济 as a life raft in a stormy sea (救 - to rescue, 济 - to aid). Visualize someone throwing a rope (救) to those struggling in the water, symbolizing the relief (济) they desperately need.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 救济, as mispronouncing it could change the meaning significantly. This term is formal and often used in governmental or NGO contexts; avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 救济金 (relief funds) and 救济物资 (relief supplies).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 救济 connects to other vocabulary related to social issues and humanitarian efforts. Focus on using it in context with related terms like 援助 (aid) and 救助 (rescue) to deepen understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 救济 reflects the traditional value of helping those in need, which is deeply rooted in Confucian ethics. During natural disasters, the government and NGOs often mobilize quickly to provide 救济 to affected communities.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 救济 with similar terms like 资助 (funding), which implies ongoing support rather than emergency aid. For example, saying '我需要资助' (I need relief) instead of '我需要救济' is incorrect in an emergency context.
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Grammar Patterns of 救济
救济 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他们把国外____金非法转入了个人银行账户。
They siphon foreign aid money into their personal bank accounts.
Example Sentences for 救济 (8)
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他们把国外救济金非法转入了个人银行账户。
tā mén bǎ guó wài jiù jì jīn fēi fǎ zhuǎn rù le gè rén yín háng zhàng hù。
They siphon foreign aid money into their personal bank accounts.
2
他靠每周领取的作为病残养老金的直接转账救济支票过日子。
tā kào měi zhōu lǐng qǔ de zuò wéi bìng cán yǎng lǎo jīn de zhí jiē zhuǎn zhàng jiù jì zhī piào guò rì zǐ。
He lived on an invalidity pension which came as a weekly giro.
In 1986 more than three million were receiving unemployment benefit.
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“他们想停掉我那些日子的救济金。”——“岂有此理！”
“ “ tā mén xiǎng tíng diào wǒ nà xiē rì zǐ de jiù jì。”——“ jīn 。”——“ qǐ yǒu！”
"They wanted to stop my dole money for those days." — "Charming!"
Cultural Notes for 救济
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, 救济 reflects the traditional value of helping those in need, which is deeply rooted in Confucian ethics. During natural disasters, the government and NGOs often mobilize quickly to provide 救济 to affected communities.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
The concept of emergency relief in China tends to involve coordinated government and community efforts, whereas in many Western cultures, non-profit organizations often take the lead in such initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions about 救济
救济 specifically refers to emergency relief, while 援助 is a broader term for assistance that can occur in various contexts.
No, 救济 is primarily used for urgent situations requiring immediate aid, so using it outside this context would be incorrect.
Practice associating 救 (jiù) with rescue and 济 (jì) with aid, emphasizing the falling tone for 救 and the falling tone for 济 to reinforce their meanings.
