救生 (jiù shēng) — to save a life
Definition
救生 means 'to save lives' and is used as a modifier (救生衣, 救生员) rather than a standalone verb. It focuses on rescue from danger, especially drowning or emergencies.
verb
to save a life
Examples
- 救生。Tā de gōng zuò shì měi tiān zài hǎi biān jiù shēng.His job is to save lives at the beach every day.
- 。Tā qù nián zài zhè ge hǎi tān jiù guò sān cì shēng.He saved lives three times at this beach last year.
- 救生。Yī shēng měi tiān dōu zài yī yuàn jiù shēng.Doctors save lives at the hospital every day.
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