解围 (jiě wéi) — (military) to lift a siege; to break a siege; to help someone out of trouble or embarrassment; to save the day for someone
Definition
解围 means to help someone out of an awkward or stuck situation, often socially. Unlike 解救 (rescuing from real danger), it's about easing pressure, not saving a life.
verb
(military) to lift a siegeto break a siegeto help someone out of trouble or embarrassmentto save the day for someone
Examples
- 解围，。Hǎo yǒu zài jù huì shàng bāng wǒ jiě wéi, zhǔ dòng huàn le huà tí.My friend saved me at the party by proactively changing the subject.
- ，。Shàng cì tā bèi wèn dé hěn gān gà, wǒ lì kè bāng tā jiě le wéi.Last time he was put on the spot, I immediately helped him out.
- ，解围。Tán pàn xiàn rù jiāng jú shí, xiǎo wáng yí jù huà jiù jiě wéi le.When the negotiation was at a deadlock, Xiao Wang resolved it with one sentence.
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