to save lives; to rescue; lifesaving
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to save lives; to rescue
Often used in contexts of emergency rescue from drowning, fires, or disasters. Can function as a verb or an adjective in compounds (e.g., 救生员).
Zhè这
sōu艘
chuán船
pèi配
bèi备
le了
xiān先
jìn进
de的
jiù救
shēng生
shè设
bèi备
。
This ship is equipped with advanced lifesaving equipment.
Shuǐ水
shàng上
jiù救
shēng生
xū需
yào要
zhuān专
yè业
de的
jì技
néng能
hé和
yǒng勇
qì气
。
Water rescue requires professional skills and courage.
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Tā他
shì是
yī一
míng名
jīng经
yàn验
fēng丰
fù富
de的
jiù救
shēng生
yuán员
。
He is an experienced lifeguard.
Jǐn紧
jí急
qíng情
kuàng况
xià下
，
zhèng正
què确
shǐ使
yòng用
jiù救
shēng生
quān圈
zhì至
guān关
zhòng重
yào要
。
In an emergency, using the lifebuoy correctly is crucial.