The Chinese word **捐助 (juānzhù)**, meaning "to donate" or "to contribute (funds or aid)," is a **compound word formed by combining two semantically related characters**. The first character, **捐 (juān)**, carries the core meaning of "to donate" or "to contribute," often implying the giving up of something like money or property. The second character, **助 (zhù)**, means "to help" or "to assist." When combined, they create a **coordinative or synonymous compound** where both elements reinforce and refine the overall concept, specifically denoting the act of giving resources **for the purpose of providing help**, thus forming a word with a more precise and nuanced meaning than either character alone.