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    Expressing "subsidy" with 补助 (bǔzhù)

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    Explanation

    补助 (bǔzhù) means "subsidy" or "to subsidize," referring to financial assistance given by a government or organization. It can function as both a noun and a verb. It is commonly used in economic and policy discussions about financial support or aid programs.

    Examples

    • 政府给低收入家庭提供住房补助。

      Zhèngfǔ gěi dī shōurù jiātíng tígōng zhùfáng bǔzhù.

      The government provides housing subsidies to low-income families.

    • 公司每个月补助员工五百块交通费。

      Gōngsī měi gè yuè bǔzhù yuángōng wǔbǎi kuài jiāotōng fèi.

      The company subsidizes employees five hundred yuan per month for transportation.

    • 她申请了一笔留学生活补助。

      Tā shēnqǐng le yī bǐ liúxué shēnghuó bǔzhù.

      She applied for a study-abroad living subsidy.

    • 政府给低收入家庭提供住房补助。

      zhèngfǔ gěi dī shōurù jiātíng tígōng zhùfáng bǔzhù.

      The government provides housing subsidies to low-income families.

    • 公司每个月补助员工五百块交通费。

      gōngsī měi gè yuè bǔzhù yuángōng wǔbǎi kuài jiāotōng fèi.

      The company subsidizes employees five hundred yuan per month for transportation.

    • 她申请了一笔留学生活补助。

      tā shēnqǐng le yì bǐ liúxué shēnghuó bǔzhù.

      She applied for a study-abroad living allowance.

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