雪中送炭

雪中送炭 xuě zhōng sòng tàn ㄒㄩㄝˇ ㄓㄨㄥ ㄙㄨㄥˋ ㄊㄢˋ syut3 zung1 sung3 taan3

  • lit. to send charcoal in snowy weather (idiom)
  • fig. to provide help in sb's hour of need

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 雪 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他的援助真是雪中送炭。 His help has been invaluable.

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