B1 verb Neutral

资助

[tsɻ̩⁵⁵ tʂu⁵¹]

To provide financial aid or support to someone (like a student) or a project.

Examples

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1

我一直在资助几个贫困的学生。

I have been providing financial aid to several poor students.

2

该研究项目由国家科学基金资助。

This research project is funded by the National Science Foundation.

3

多亏了他的资助,我才能上大学。

Thanks to his financial support, I was able to go to university.

Word Family

Noun
资助金
Verb
资助
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Memory Tip

Zi (capital/wealth) + Zhu (help) = Helping with capital.

Quick Quiz

许多大学生通过申请国家____来减轻经济压力。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 资助

Examples

1

我一直在资助几个贫困的学生。

everyday

I have been providing financial aid to several poor students.

2

该研究项目由国家科学基金资助。

formal

This research project is funded by the National Science Foundation.

3

多亏了他的资助,我才能上大学。

informal

Thanks to his financial support, I was able to go to university.

4

奖学金和贷款是学生资助的两种主要形式。

academic

Scholarships and loans are two main forms of student financial aid.

5

公司决定资助这项慈善活动。

business

The company decided to sponsor this charity event.

Word Family

Noun
资助金
Verb
资助

Common Collocations

政府资助 government funding / aid
资助金额 funding amount
获得资助 receive financial aid
资助计划 funding program
提供资助 provide financial support

Common Phrases

资助对象

recipient of aid

无偿资助

gratis funding

贫困资助

aid for the poor

Often Confused With

资助 vs 赞助

赞助 (sponsorship) is often for events/marketing; 资助 (financial aid) is usually for education or research.

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Usage Notes

Very common in IELTS Academic when discussing university fees and research funding.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use 资助 when you just mean paying for a meal for a friend.

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Memory Tip

Zi (capital/wealth) + Zhu (help) = Helping with capital.

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Word Origin

资 (money/resources) and 助 (to help).

Grammar Patterns

资助 + 某人 + 做某事 由...资助

Quick Quiz

许多大学生通过申请国家____来减轻经济压力。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 资助

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