Definition
救星 literally means 'saving star' — a metaphor for someone who appears in a difficult situation to rescue or help you, like a savior or liberator. It's often used to describe a person who provides crucial assistance when you are in deep trouble.
n.
saviorliberatordeliverer (someone who rescues you from trouble)
Examples
- ，救星。Zài wǒ zuì kùnnán de shíhou, tā shì wǒ de jiù xīng.When I was in my most difficult time, he was my savior.
- 救星。Zhè wèi yīshēng zhēn shì bìngrén de jiù xīng.This doctor is truly a savior for patients.
- ，救星。Tā jíshí chūxiàn, chéng le wǒmen de jiù xīng.He appeared in time and became our savior.
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