gau3 zoi1救災救灾
Jyutpinggau3 zoi1
Yalegau jōi
Definition
To provide disaster relief to affected people to help them return to normal life.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or news contexts when discussing organized efforts to assist victims of natural disasters. While it functions as a verb, it is frequently used in compound phrases to describe the act of providing aid or resources. It carries a sense of urgency and collective action rather than individual assistance.
Examples
The government sent many people to provide disaster relief.
How do you all plan to help with the disaster relief?
Related words
Common phrases
raise funds for disaster relief
disaster relief supplies
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
