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Meaning of 雪中送炭

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xuě zhōng sòng tàn
lit. to send charcoal in snowy weather (idiom); fig. to provide help in sb's hour of need
Example Sentences
1
Many believe a true friend does not abandon in the time of need.
2
That is an easy sell to politicians wanting to postpone tough decisions.
3
Those policy measures will undoubtedly provide timely help to the ASEAN members which have suffered a lot from the international financial crisis.
4
Whether it's volunteering for a local charity or lending money to a friend, nothing feels better than giving to others, especially when they need it more.
5
China is doing what a Chinese proverb says about "sending charcoal in snowy weather". This shows again that my country's development brings opportunities for the rest of the world.