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救援

jiùyuán
verb HSK 6 #3,884

Meanings

  1. 1 to rescue; to come to the aid of
  2. 2 rescue; relief operation

Characters

救
jiù
to save; to rescue
援
yuán
to aid; to support; to pull up
To rescue and aid - organized rescue operations, especially in emergencies.

Examples

HSK 2
救援队已经出发了。
Jiùyuán duì yǐjīng chūfā le.
The rescue team has already set out.
HSK 5
地震后的救援工作很艰难。
Dìzhèn hòu de jiùyuán gōngzuò hěn jiānnán.
Rescue work after the earthquake was very difficult.
HSK 6
直升机进行了空中救援。
Zhíshēngjī jìnxíng le kōngzhōng jiùyuán.
The helicopter carried out an aerial rescue.

Tips

usage
救援 emphasizes organized rescue operations. Compare: 救命 (save a life, personal cry for help), 救助 (provide relief/assistance), 救援 (organized rescue mission). Common: 救援队 (rescue team), 救援物资 (relief supplies).

Stroke Order

救 jiù
援 yuán