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救
jiù
Description
“救”的意思是帮助有危险的人，让他们脱离困难。
The meaning of "救" is to help people in danger and get them out of trouble.
我们常说“救人”“救火”，这些词都和帮助别人有关。
We often say "救人" (save people) and "救火" (put out fire), both related to helping others.
Meanings
救jiù
to save; to rescue
他跳进水里救那个孩子。
He jumped into the water to save the child.
救jiù
to help; to relieve (in trouble)
谢谢你救了我们全家。
Thank you for saving our whole family.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
pictophonetic; often forms compounds like 救命, 救火, 救援 meaning rescue or aid.
- Nuance
救 stresses saving from danger, while 帮助 is general everyday helping.
In videos
“那你为什么还要救那个孩子”
“他他他还有救吗”
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