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    Expressing 'emergency rescue' with 急救 (jíjiù)

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    Structure

    急救 + Noun

    Explanation

    The noun 急救 (jíjiù) means 'emergency rescue,' 'first aid,' or 'emergency medical care.' It combines 急 (urgent) with 救 (to rescue). It is used to describe immediate medical attention given in emergencies, and often appears in compounds like 急救人员 (emergency responders) or 急救车 (ambulance).

    Examples

    • 每个人都应该学一些基本的急救知识。

      Měi gè rén dōu yīnggāi xué yīxiē jīběn de jíjiù zhīshi.

      Everyone should learn some basic first aid knowledge.

    • 急救人员在五分钟内赶到了现场。

      Jíjiù rényuán zài wǔ fēnzhōng nèi gǎndào le xiànchǎng.

      The first responders arrived at the scene within five minutes.

    • 幸亏他懂急救，才救了那个孩子的命。

      Xìngkuī tā dǒng jíjiù, cái jiù le nàge háizi de mìng.

      Fortunately he knew first aid, which saved that child's life.

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