Definition
得救 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to be saved' or 'to obtain salvation'. You can split it by inserting 了, 过, or other elements between 得 and 救, as in 得了救 ('got saved'). It is commonly used in Christian contexts (salvation) but also in everyday rescue situations (e.g., 从火灾中得救).
v.o.
to be saved (from danger, disaster, etc.)(Christianity) to obtain salvationto be redeemed
Examples
- 得救。Tā zài huǒzāi zhōng dé jiù le.He was saved from the fire.
- ，。Tā dé le jiù, xīnli chōngmǎn le gǎnjī.He got saved, and his heart was filled with gratitude.
- 得救。Jīdūtú xiāngxìn xìn Yēsū jiù néng dé jiù.Christians believe that believing in Jesus brings salvation.
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