恤 (xù) - to pity, to sympathize & to relieve, to compensate
恤 · xù
to pity, to sympathize;
to relieve, to compensate;
to be concerned about
to pity, to sympathizeto relieve, to compensateto be concerned about
Usage highlights
compassionate reliefsympathy and considerationcompensation paymentpension for the disabledto care for and sympathizecharity and relief
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The government provides relief funds (抚恤金) for families of fallen soldiers.
- We should show compassion (体恤) for those in need.
- He received compensation (恤金) for his work injury.
- She is always concerned (顾恤) about her elderly neighbors.
Collocations
- compassionate relief(抚恤)
- sympathy and consideration(体恤)
- compensation payment(恤金)
- pension for the disabled(残恤金)
- to care for and sympathize(顾恤)
- charity and relief(赈恤)
Idioms
- To be sympathetic and considerate of others(体恤入微)
- To show compassion and provide relief(怜贫恤老)
- To care for the orphaned and widowed(恤孤念寡)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally meant 'concern' or 'worry', later extended to mean 'pity' and 'relief'.
- In traditional Chinese culture, 恤 reflects Confucian values of benevolence and caring for the less fortunate.
- Used in official contexts for government relief programs and compensation systems.