救急不救穷

jiù jí bù jiù qióng

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捄急不捄窮

救急不救穷是中性词。

余华《活着》：“俗话说是救急不救穷，我啊，只能救你的急，不会救你的穷。”

One may give financial aid to others in an emergency, but should not do so if they are perennially in need of money.