Definition
救助 (jiùzhù) means 'to rescue and aid' — it is used for providing help in serious emergencies like accidents, disasters, or life-threatening situations. It is more formal and comprehensive than 救 (jiù, simply 'save') and is narrower in scope than 援助 (yuánzhù, formal/official aid). 救援 (jiùyuán) is similar but often refers to organized rescue operations.
verb
to rescueto aid (someone in trouble)
Easily confused
- 求助qiú zhùlook-aliketo seek help, to appeal for help
Examples
- 救助。Tāmen xùnsù jiù zhù le yùdào kùnnán de rén.They quickly rescued the people in trouble.
- 救助。Zhè cì jiù zhù xíngdòng fēicháng jíshí.This rescue operation was very timely.
- 救助。Yīshēng zhèngzài jiù zhù shòushāng de rén.The doctor is aiding the injured person.
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