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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
接济jiējìto give material assistance toHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #47489, Very Hard
jiējì(jie1ji4)jie ji T1
  1. 1to give material assistance to
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March 24, 2026

接济(接濟)jiējì(jie1ji4)

接济 refers to providing material assistance or support, often in the context of helping those in need, such as financially aiding the poor or supporting a friend in difficulty. It is commonly used in discussions about charity, social welfare, and personal relationships where assistance is needed.

Strokes20Frequency#47489DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 接济 is closely tied to the values of collectivism and mutual support, especially within families and communities. It's common for wealthier individuals to provide financial assistance to those less fortunate, reflecting a deep-rooted sense of social responsibility.

Memory tip

Imagine a person extending their hand (接) to give a helping hand (济) to someone in distress. The hand symbolizes connection and support, helping you remember 'to give assistance'. The pronunciation 'jie1 ji4' can be recalled as 'jay, give'—a reminder to offer help.

Meanings of 接济

jiējì(jie1ji4)
1to give material assistance to
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About 接济

接济Simplified
接濟Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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救助 (jiùzhù) - use 接济 when referring specifically to material support, while 救助 emphasizes rescue or assistance in emergencies.

Usage Notes

接济 is typically used in more formal contexts, such as in discussions of social services or charitable organizations. A common mistake is to use it in casual situations where more informal words for help would be appropriate. Be careful with tones; mispronouncing either tone can alter the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

接济 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists but aligns with themes of social responsibility found in HSK 5 and above. Focus on the context of charity and assistance, and relate it to other vocabulary concerning help and support, such as 帮助 (bāngzhù) and 支持 (zhīchí).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 接济 with 给予 (jǐyǔ), which also means to give but lacks the specific nuance of assistance in hardship. For example, saying '我接济他钱' (Wǒ jiējì tā qián) is incorrect; instead, use '我给他钱' (Wǒ gěi tā qián) to simply say 'I give him money.'

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Component characters

接jiēto receive
HSK 311 strokes扌
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济jìto cross a river
HSK 49 strokes氵
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How to say to give material assistance to in Chinese

“to give material assistance to” in Chinese is接济jiējì

接济 refers to providing material assistance or support, often in the context of helping those in need, such as financially aiding the poor or supporting a friend in difficulty. It is commonly used in discussions about charity, social welfare, and personal relationships where assistance is needed.

When to use 接济

接济 is typically used in more formal contexts, such as in discussions of social services or charitable organizations. A common mistake is to use it in casual situations where more informal words for help would be appropriate. Be careful with tones; mispronouncing either tone can alter the meaning.

接济 or something close to it

救助 (jiùzhù) - use 接济 when referring specifically to material support, while 救助 emphasizes rescue or assistance in emergencies.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 接济 with 给予 (jǐyǔ), which also means to give but lacks the specific nuance of assistance in hardship. For example, saying '我接济他钱' (Wǒ jiējì tā qián) is incorrect; instead, use '我给他钱' (Wǒ gěi tā qián) to simply say 'I give him money.'

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No, 接济 can refer to various forms of material assistance, including food, shelter, and emotional support.

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