ci4 sin6 tyun4 tai2慈善團體慈善团体
Jyutpingci4 sin6 tyun4 tai2
Yalechìh sihn tyùhn tái
Definition
Charitable organization or charity group.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to formal organizations or registered non-profits rather than casual acts of kindness. While the term is standard, it is often shortened to 慈善機構 in professional or news contexts. It carries a sense of institutional legitimacy and public trust.
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gaan1間gānExamples
They donated a lot of money to that charity.
Do you know which charity is most worth helping?
Related words
Common phrases
registered charity
support a charity
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