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救灾 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
救灾jiùzāito relieve disasterHSK 6, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #43957, Hard
救灾jiùzāito help disaster victimsHSK 6, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #43957, Hard
jiùzāi(jiu4zai1) T4
  1. 1to relieve disaster
  2. 2to help disaster victims
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March 24, 2026

救灾(救災)jiùzāi(jiu4zai1)

救灾 (jiùzāi) refers to the act of providing assistance and support to those affected by disasters, such as natural calamities or emergencies. This term is commonly used in contexts involving humanitarian efforts, government responses, and charity work aimed at alleviating the suffering of disaster victims.

Strokes18Frequency#43957DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the government and local communities often mobilize quickly to respond to natural disasters, such as earthquakes or floods, reflecting a strong cultural imperative to support fellow citizens in times of need. This term is frequently heard in the context of national disaster response efforts.

Memory Tip

The character 救 (jiù) resembles a person with arms outstretched, symbolizing the act of saving or helping. The character 灾 (zāi) contains the radical for 'fire' (火) which hints at destruction often associated with disasters, like wildfires. Together, envision a heroic figure rescuing people from fiery chaos to remember the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 救灾

jiùzāi(jiu4zai1)
1to relieve disaster
2to help disaster victims
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About 救灾

救灾Simplified
救災Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 救灾

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救助 (jiùzhù) - use 救灾 when specifically referring to disaster relief efforts, while 救助 is more general and can refer to assistance in various contexts.

Usage Notes

While 救灾 is often used in formal contexts such as government announcements or NGO work, it can also appear in informal discussions about recent events. Be cautious about tone when using this term; ensure it’s pronounced correctly to convey the seriousness of the subject matter.

HSK Study Tips

Although 救灾 is not listed in official HSK vocabulary, it connects well with words related to help (帮助, bāngzhù) and disaster (灾难, zāinàn), which may appear at HSK Level 4 and above. Focus on practicing the characters and their components to enhance understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 救灾 with similar terms like 救助, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我想救助灾' (I want to help the disaster) is incorrect; it should be '我想救灾' (I want to provide disaster relief).

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Component Characters

救jiùaid, help; to rescue, to save
HSK 511 strokes攵
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灾zāidisaster
HSK 67 strokes火
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How to say to relieve disaster in Chinese

“to relieve disaster” in Chinese is救灾jiùzāi

救灾 (jiùzāi) refers to the act of providing assistance and support to those affected by disasters, such as natural calamities or emergencies. This term is commonly used in contexts involving humanitarian efforts, government responses, and charity work aimed at alleviating the suffering of disaster victims.

When to use 救灾

While 救灾 is often used in formal contexts such as government announcements or NGO work, it can also appear in informal discussions about recent events. Be cautious about tone when using this term; ensure it’s pronounced correctly to convey the seriousness of the subject matter.

救灾 or something close to it

救助 (jiùzhù) - use 救灾 when specifically referring to disaster relief efforts, while 救助 is more general and can refer to assistance in various contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 救灾 with similar terms like 救助, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我想救助灾' (I want to help the disaster) is incorrect; it should be '我想救灾' (I want to provide disaster relief).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 救灾

You can say: '政府正在积极救灾,帮助灾民重建家园。' (The government is actively providing disaster relief to help victims rebuild their homes.)

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