giải cứu

/zai˧˩˧ kiəw˧˩˧/
verbIntermediate
general

To free someone from danger, captivity, or distress; to rescue or save someone.

Lính cứu hộ đã giải cứu những người bị mắc kẹt trong trận lũ lụt.

The rescue team saved the people trapped in the flood.

Chị ấy đã giải cứu anh trai mình khỏi tay kẻ bắt cóc.

She rescued her brother from the kidnapper.

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This verb is often used in contexts involving physical rescue, emotional support, or legal intervention.

Collocations

giải cứu người bị mắc kẹtto rescue trapped peoplegiải cứu khỏi nguy hiểmto save from dangergiải cứu tình hìnhto rescue the situation

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Related Phrases

giải cứu tình hìnhphrase
to rescue a situation
giải cứu tinh thầnphrase
to provide emotional support

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Giải cứu' is often used in emergency contexts but can also describe helping someone emotionally or legally.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning can vary slightly depending on whether it's used literally (physical rescue) or figuratively (emotional support).

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'giải' (to free) and 'cứu' (to save), combining the ideas of liberation and rescue.

📝Usage Notes

This term is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as rescuing people from physical danger or helping someone out of a difficult situation.

Word Breakdown

giải
to free
root
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cứu
to save
root
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