救命 jiùmìng to save somebody's life
to save somebody's life; (interj.) Help!; Save me!
How to remember 救命: 救 aid + 命 life = to save somebody's life.
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How it is used
- To save a life; also the cry 'Help!' - 救命啊！(jiùmìng a!) Help, save me! 救命恩人 (jiùmìng ēnrén) one's lifesaver/benefactor.
- A separable verb (救了他的命 saved his life); as an interjection it's the urgent shout in danger.
- Everyday and dramatic; distinct from general 救 (jiù, rescue).