jiù

to save; to rescue; to assist

HSK 5 #872

Character data

HSK 5
Frequency 872nd character
Radical ⽁ (66.7)
Strokes 11
Index # 2232

Definitions

救 jiù
  1. 1. to save
  2. 2. to rescue
  3. 3. to assist

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Words containing 救

Word Meaning
to save the show (for instance by stepping in for an absent actor)
to save the show (for instance by stepping in for an absent actor)
the show must go on (idiom)
the show must go on (idiom)
market rescue (by central bank)
help the starving but not the poor (idiom)
help the starving but not the poor (idiom)
salvation
plan of salvation
plan of salvation
rescue team
rescue team
sea rescue service; lifeboat service
sea rescue service; lifeboat service
to help the dying and heal the injured
to help the needy with cash or goods; emergency relief
relief grain; emergency provisions
to relieve disaster; to help disaster victims
disaster relief and aid department
disaster relief and aid department
disaster relief funds
disaster relief funds
to add fuel to the fire
lifeguard
boat deck (upper deck on which lifeboats are stored)