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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
賙zhōuto give to charity; to give almsx, 15 strokes, radical 貝
zhōu(zhou1)zhou T1
  1. 1to give to charity; to give alms
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March 24, 2026

賙zhōu(zhou1)

The character 賙 (zhōu) means to give to charity or to provide alms. It is often used in contexts related to philanthropy and social support, emphasizing the act of helping those in need. This character carries a sense of compassion and generosity in Chinese culture.

Strokes15Radical貝
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of giving alms is deeply rooted in Confucian values of compassion and community support, especially during festivals or in times of crisis.

Memory tip

Imagine a generous person giving money (represented by the radical '貝', meaning 'wealth') to someone in need while the sound 'zhōu' resembles the word 'show', as in showing kindness. Visualize a big heart 'showing' its love through donations.

Meanings of 賙

zhōu(zhou1)
1to give to charity; to give alms
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About 賙

賙Simplified
15Strokes
貝Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

救 (jiù, to rescue) - use 賙 (zhōu) when emphasizing charitable giving, while 救 (jiù) focuses on rescue or saving someone from danger.

Usage Notes

This character is often used in formal contexts related to charity. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar characters like 赈 (zhèn), which specifically refers to disaster relief. Be careful with the tone; 'zhōu' is the first tone and should be pronounced with a high and level pitch.

HSK Study Tips

While 賙 is not included in standard HSK levels, it connects to themes of charity found in HSK vocabulary related to social issues. Focus on recognizing its usage in literature or discussions around social responsibility.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 賙 with 赈 (zhèn), which is specific to disaster relief efforts. Remember, 賙 is about general charity and helping those in need.

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Etymology of 賙

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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money

Semantic (meaning)貝
+
Phonetic (sound)周
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Origin

賙 = 貝 + 周. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 賙

IDS Structure⿰貝周
賙Full character
=
貝bei4
left
周Zhou1
right
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Parts

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How to say to give to charity; to give alms in Chinese

“to give to charity; to give alms” in Chinese is賙zhōu

The character 賙 (zhōu) means to give to charity or to provide alms. It is often used in contexts related to philanthropy and social support, emphasizing the act of helping those in need. This character carries a sense of compassion and generosity in Chinese culture.

When to use 賙

This character is often used in formal contexts related to charity. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar characters like 赈 (zhèn), which specifically refers to disaster relief. Be careful with the tone; 'zhōu' is the first tone and should be pronounced with a high and level pitch.

賙 or something close to it

救 (jiù, to rescue) - use 賙 (zhōu) when emphasizing charitable giving, while 救 (jiù) focuses on rescue or saving someone from danger.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 賙 with 赈 (zhèn), which is specific to disaster relief efforts. Remember, 賙 is about general charity and helping those in need.

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Word Family of 賙

Words containing this character1
赒zhōucharity賙
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Frequently asked questions about 賙

You can say '他常常賙助需要的人' (Tā chángcháng zhōu zhù xūyào de rén), meaning 'He often gives to those in need.'

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