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Cấp cứu
/kəp kɨw/
emergency care
Bà ấy cần cấp cứu ngay lập tức.
She needs emergency care immediately.
Medicine
technical
Medical treatment provided immediately to stabilize a patient's condition in life-threatening situations.
Bác sĩ cấp cứu đã cứu sống anh ấy.
The emergency doctor saved his life.
Often used in hospitals and emergency services.
Collocations
bệnh viện cấp cứuemergency roomđội cấp cứuemergency team
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage in Hospitals
In Vietnamese hospitals, 'cấp cứu' refers to the emergency department where urgent cases are treated.
Gold Rule
Correct Context
Use 'cấp cứu' only for medical emergencies, not general urgency.
Word Origin
From 'cấp' (urgent) + 'cứu' (to save), literally meaning 'urgent rescue'.
Usage Notes
Used in medical contexts to refer to immediate life-saving interventions.
Word Breakdown
cấp
urgent
rootcứu
to save
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh