解围 jiěwéi to lift a siege
to lift a siege; to help somebody out of trouble or embarrassment
How to remember 解围: 解 to explain + 围 encircle = to lift a siege.
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How it is used
- To lift a siege; commonly to help someone out of an awkward spot - 幸亏他替我解围 (xìngkuī tā tì wǒ jiěwéi) luckily he bailed me out.
- The everyday sense is rescuing someone from embarrassment in a social bind.
- Colloquial-warm; 围 = the encirclement (of trouble/awkwardness) being broken.