Meaning of 救
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to save
- to assist
- to rescue
- variant of 救[jiu4]
How to use 救
救 (jiù) means to save or rescue someone from danger. It usually takes a direct object and appears in many compounds like 救命 (jiùmìng) and 急救 (jíjiù). Example: 他救了一个孩子。(Tā jiù le yí ge háizi.) He saved a child.
The left side 求 (qiú) means to ask or beg, and it also hints at the sound. Picture someone begging for help, and the right side 攵 is a hand taking action to answer that plea and rescue them.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 救 (jiù) with 就 (jiù), which sounds the same but means "then" or "right away." Also, do not write the left part as 来 or forget the dot at the top right of 求.
救 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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救 jiù · to save · 11 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 救.
| 抢救 | qiǎngjiù | to rescue |
| 救灾 | jiùzāi | to relieve disaster; to help disaster victims |
| 救命 | jiùmìng | to save sb's life; (interj.) Help! |
| 救援 | jiùyuán | to save; to support |
| 急救 | jíjiù | to give emergency treatment; first aid |
| 救助 | jiùzhù | to help sb in trouble; aid |
| 拯救 | zhěngjiù | to save; to rescue |
| 救护车 | jiùhùchē | ambulance |
| 挽救 | wǎnjiù | to save; to remedy |
| 求救 | qiújiù | to seek help (when in distress or having difficulties) |
| 解救 | jiějiù | to rescue; to help out of difficulties |
| 营救 | yíngjiù | to rescue |
Questions about 救
What does 救 mean?
救 (jiù) means "to save; to assist" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 救?
救 is made of 1 character: 救 (11 strokes). That is 11 strokes in total.
Is 救 an HSK word?
Yes. 救 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How do you shout "Help" in Chinese?
People shout 救命 (jiùmìng), literally "save life." You can also say 救命啊 (jiùmìng a) to sound more urgent.
What is the difference between 救 and 帮 (bāng)?
帮 (bāng) means to help in everyday situations, like helping someone carry a bag. 救 (jiù) is for saving someone from danger, illness, or a serious crisis.