求救

qiú jiù

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to seek help (when in distress or having difficulties)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 自救 zì jiù 自救 zì jiù to get oneself out of trouble 自己解救自己: to get oneself out of trouble

Related words

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• 救 jiù 救 jiù to save 解救他人的动作: to save

Synonyms

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• 求助 qiú zhù 求助 qiú zhù to request help 通用请求帮助: to request help
• 呼救 hū jiù 呼救 hū jiù to call for help 大声呼喊求助: to call for help

Usage notes

Collocations

常与“发出”“信号”等词搭配，如“发出求救信号”。

Example Sentences

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他在海上发出 求救 信号。

He sent out a distress signal at sea.

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Child Words of 求救

• 救 救 jiù: to save
• 求 求 qiú: to seek