Chinese Grammar Reference logo

    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "search and rescue" with 搜救 (sōujiù)

    Actions & Events
    Purpose & Reason

    Structure

    进行 + 搜救

    Explanation

    搜救 (sōujiù) means "search and rescue," combining 搜 (to search) and 救 (to rescue). It is used in emergency and military contexts to describe operations aimed at finding and saving people in danger.

    Examples

    • 搜救队已经出发去找失踪的登山者了。

      Sōujiùduì yǐjīng chūfā qù zhǎo shīzōng de dēngshānzhě le.

      The search and rescue team has already set out to find the missing climbers.

    • 搜救工作持续了三天三夜。

      Sōujiù gōngzuò chíxùle sān tiān sān yè.

      The search and rescue operation lasted three days and three nights.

    • 直升机参与了这次搜救行动。

      Zhíshēngjī cānyùle zhè cì sōujiù xíngdòng.

      Helicopters participated in this search and rescue operation.

    Expressing "search and rescue" with 搜救 (sōujiù) | Chinese Grammar