jiù
verb HSK 3 #422

Meanings

  1. 1 to save; to rescue
  2. 2 to relieve; to help

Characters

Contains (to seek) + (action radical) — taking action to seek help for someone.

Examples

Jiùmìng a!
Help! (Save my life!)
Yīshēng jiù le tā de mìng.
The doctor saved his life.
Xiāofángyuán jiùchū le bèi kùn de rén.
The firefighters rescued the trapped people.
Shéi lái jiù wǒ?
Who will save me?

Tips

usage
救命 (jiùmìng) = Save me! / Help! — literally 'save life.' 急救 (jíjiù) = first aid. 救护车 (jiùhùchē) = ambulance.

Stroke Order

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