zan3 zoi1賑災赈灾
Jyutpingzan3 zoi1
Yalejan jōi
Definition
To provide disaster relief to affected areas and victims.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or news contexts rather than casual daily conversation. It specifically refers to the organized act of providing aid to disaster victims, often involving government or charitable intervention. When speaking informally, people are more likely to use phrases like 幫災民 or 捐錢救人.
Examples
They launched a fundraising campaign for disaster relief.
Do you know which organization is responsible for disaster relief?
Related words
Common phrases
raise funds for disaster relief
disaster relief supplies
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Grammar guides
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