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济
jì
Description
"济"这个字常常用在"经济"里，也可以表示帮助别人。
The character "济" is often used in "经济" (economy) and can also mean to help others.
它还是一些城市名字的一部分，比如中国的济南。
It is also part of some city names, such as Jinan in China.
Meanings
经济jīngjì
economy; economic (as part of a word)
这个国家的经济很好。
The country's economy is very good.
救济jiùjì
to help or aid people in need
政府救济了很多穷人。
The government helped many poor people.
济南Jǐnán
Jinan, a city in China
他住在济南。
He lives in Jinan.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally means 'to cross a river', later extended to 'help' and 'benefit'.
- Nuance
rarely used alone; almost always appears inside compounds like 经济 or 救济.
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