救助 (jiù zhù) — to rescue, to aid (someone in trouble)
Definition
救助 (jiùzhù) means rescuing or aiding someone in immediate danger or distress — stronger than 帮助 ('help' in general). Closer in sense to 救援, but emphasizes helping the person rather than the operation itself.
verb
to rescueto aid (someone in trouble)
Easily confused
Examples
- 救助。Tā men xùn sù jiù zhù le yù dào kùn nan de rén.They quickly rescued the people in trouble.
- 救助。Zhè cì jiù zhù xíng dòng fēi cháng jí shí.This rescue operation was very timely.
- 救助。Yī shēng zhèng zài jiù zhù shòu shāng de rén.The doctor is aiding the injured person.
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