得救 (dé jiù) — to be saved (from danger, disaster, etc.); (Christianity) to obtain salvation; to be redeemed
Definition
Literally 'obtain rescue': to be saved from danger or, in Christian theology, to receive salvation. Refers to the moment of being delivered, not an ongoing state.
verb
to be saved (from danger, disaster, etc.)(Christianity) to obtain salvationto be redeemed
Examples
- 得救。Tā zài huǒ zāi zhōng dé jiù le.He was saved from the fire.
- ，。Tā dé le jiù, xīn lǐ chōng mǎn le gǎn jī.He got saved, and his heart was filled with gratitude.
- 得救。Jī dū tú xiāng xìn xìn yē sū jiù néng dé jiù.Christians believe that believing in Jesus brings salvation.
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