拯救

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The verb 拯救 (zhěngjiù) means 'to rescue' or 'to save' someone or something from danger or a critical situation. It is often used in formal or serious contexts such as emergencies, financial crises, or environmental protection.

Common Contexts

  • Physical rescue: saving people from accidents, disasters, or life-threatening situations.
  • Economic rescue: saving companies or economies from collapse.
  • Environmental rescue: protecting nature or the planet from harm.

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

拯救 is more formal and serious than simpler verbs like (jiù). It often implies a significant effort or intervention to prevent disaster or loss. It is not commonly used for everyday minor help but rather for important or urgent rescue actions.

Avoid confusing 拯救 with 救助 (jiùzhù), which can also mean 'to help' or 'to assist' but is broader and less intense in urgency.

Example Sentences

The firefighters timely rescued the residents trapped in the fire.

This policy aims to save companies on the verge of bankruptcy.

We should save the environment and protect the future of the Earth.