To save in Chinese: 救 (jiù)

jiù

to save

HSK 3.0 Level 32 example sentences

Definitions

  1. 1to save
  2. 2to assist
  3. 3to rescue

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Zhuyin

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ㄐㄧㄡˋ

jiù

/ j/ i/ ouˋ/ fourth tone

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  • 快救命啊!

    kuài jiù mìng a!

    Quick, help me!

  • 救救雨林!

    jiù jiù yǔ lín!

    Save the rainforest!

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