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施舍
shīshě
Description
施舍是指把钱或东西给穷人，帮助他们。
"施舍" means giving money or things to poor people to help them.
很多人会给街上没有钱的人一些施舍。
Many people give some "施舍" to those on the street who have no money.
Meanings
施舍shīshě
to give money or things to the poor; charity
他常常施舍给路边的穷人。
He often gives alms to the poor by the roadside.
施舍shīshě
alms; charitable gift
他不想要别人的施舍。
He doesn't want charity from others.
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Notes
- Etymology
施 means 'to give/bestow' and 舍 means 'to give up/part with', together 'to give away'.
- Nuance
often implies giving to the poor and can carry a slightly condescending tone.
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