Definition
纾 (shū) is a bound form (b.f.) mainly used in formal or written Chinese. It gives the sense of 'relieving' or 'resolving' when combined with another character, as in 纾缓 (to ease, alleviate) and 纾困 (to relieve difficulties). It is not used as a standalone word; you'll encounter it in news, official documents, or academic texts. Be careful not to confuse it with the similar-looking 舒 (shū, 'comfortable') or 输 (shū, 'to lose; to transport').
b.f.
to relieveto alleviateto removeto resolve
Examples
- 纾。Zhèngfǔ chūtái zhèngcè shū huǎn zhōngxiǎo qǐyè de róngzī yālì.The government introduced policies to ease the financing pressure on small and medium enterprises.
- 纾。Zhè xiàng cuòshī yǒuzhù yú shū jiě jiùyè shìchǎng de jǐnzhāng zhuàngkuàng.This measure helps alleviate the tight situation in the job market.
- 纾。Guójiā shèlì le zhuānxiàng jījīn lái shū kùn.The state set up a special fund to relieve difficulties.
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