呼救 hūjiù to call for help
How to remember 呼救: 呼 breathe + 救 aid = to call for help.
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How it is used
- To call for help (in an emergency) - 大声呼救 (dàshēng hūjiù) shout for help; 呼救信号 (hūjiù xìnhào) a distress signal.
- Verb-object (呼 call + 救 rescue); specifically crying out to be saved from danger.
Example sentences
- 有人呼救。 Yǒurén hūjiù.Someone yelled for help.