急救

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Understanding 急救 (jíjiù)

急救 refers to emergency first aid or urgent medical assistance given to someone who is injured or suddenly ill. It is a crucial skill in saving lives before professional medical help arrives.

Common contexts

You will often hear 急救 in medical, safety training, or accident scenarios. For example, 急救 (first aid kit) is a common phrase referring to a kit containing supplies for emergency treatment.

Typical collocations

  • 急救: first aid kit, essential for treating minor injuries immediately.
  • 急救措施: emergency measures or procedures taken to save lives.
  • 急救中心: emergency center or first aid station.

Usage notes

急救 is a noun or verb phrase meaning to provide emergency aid. It is more formal and medical than just 'help' and implies urgency and life-saving intent. Avoid confusing 急救 with , which is more common in Japanese for emergency services but less so in Chinese.

Common confusion

急救 is often confused with (rescue or ambulance service). 急救 focuses on immediate first aid, while involves transport and professional medical intervention.

Example Sentences

He performed first aid at the accident scene and saved that person's life.

The first aid kit contains bandages, disinfectant, and hemostats.

Learning first aid knowledge can help others in emergency situations.