求救 qiújiù to seek help
to seek help (when in distress or having difficulties)
怎么记住“求救”: 求 request + 救 aid = to seek help.
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用法
- To cry for help/rescue when in danger - 发出求救信号 (fāchū qiújiù xìnhào) send a distress signal, 大声求救 (dàshēng qiújiù) call out for rescue.
- Specifically about seeking rescue in an emergency/distress; more urgent than 求助 (qiúzhù, ask for help generally).
- Common with 信号 (signal), 电话 (call).