coeng2 gau3搶救抢救
Jyutpingcoeng2 gau3
Yalechéung gau
Definition
To rush to save; to rescue or treat urgently someone or something in immediate danger.
neutralhealthdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the urgency and critical nature of a rescue operation. It is most frequently heard in medical contexts involving emergency rooms or life-threatening situations, rather than general rescue scenarios like saving a cat from a tree.
Examples
The doctor immediately rushed to save them.
Is this patient still being resuscitated?
Related words
Common phrases
rescue attempts failed
rushed to hospital for emergency treatment
Common mistake
Do not use this for casual help or assistance. It implies a life-or-death situation where every second counts, so using it for minor problems sounds overly dramatic or confusing.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
