Definition
求助 (qiú zhù) means 'to seek help' in a general, non-emergency situation — you ask for assistance, advice, or support. It contrasts with 求救 (qiú jiù), which is specifically for life-threatening emergencies (calling for rescue), and with 呼吁 (hū yù), which is a formal public appeal or call to action. 求助 is the everyday word for asking for help from friends, online communities, or authorities.
verb
to seek helpto appeal for help
Easily confused
- 救助jiù zhùlook-aliketo rescue, to aid (someone in trouble)
Examples
- ，求助。Yù dào kùnnan shí, nǐ kěyǐ xiàng péngyou qiú zhù.When you encounter difficulties, you can ask friends for help.
- 求助，。Tā zài wǎngshàng qiú zhù, hěn kuài dédào le huífù.He sought help online and quickly got a reply.
- 求助。Zhèngfǔ hūyù gōngmín bú yào qīngyì qiú zhù.The government calls on citizens not to ask for help lightly.
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