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