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    Using 赞助 (zànzhù) to express "to sponsor"

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    Structure

    由 + Sponsor + 赞助

    Explanation

    The word 赞助 (zànzhù) means "to sponsor" or "sponsorship." It combines 赞 (to support) and 助 (to help). It is commonly used in business, sports, and entertainment contexts to describe financial backing or support for events, teams, or individuals.

    Examples

    • 这场比赛由一家运动品牌赞助。

      Zhè chǎng bǐsài yóu yī jiā yùndòng pǐnpái zànzhù.

      This competition is sponsored by a sports brand.

    • 他们公司每年都赞助好几个公益活动。

      Tāmen gōngsī měi nián dōu zànzhù hǎo jǐ ge gōngyì huódòng.

      Their company sponsors several charity events every year.

    • 没有赞助商的支持,这个节目很难办下去。

      Méiyǒu zànzhùshāng de zhīchí, zhège jiémù hěn nán bàn xiàqù.

      Without the support of sponsors, this show would be hard to keep going.

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