daa2 gau3打救

Jyutpingdaa2 gau3

Yaledá gau

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To save, rescue, or help someone out of hardship.

colloquialpeopledaily actions

How it's used

Carries a slightly dramatic or desperate tone, often implying that the person being saved is in a dire situation or a hopeless predicament. It is frequently used in hyperbolic ways, such as when someone is struggling with a difficult task or a minor personal crisis. The term suggests a sense of intervention that goes beyond simple assistance.

Examples

ni1呢ci3次zan1真hai6係mou5冇jan4人ho2可ji5以daa2打gau3救dou3到keoi5佢laa3喇。

There is really no one who can save him this time.

Common phrases

tin1天daa2打gau3救

divine intervention

daa2打gau3救sai3世jan4人

to save the world

Common mistake

Avoid using this in formal or professional contexts, as it sounds informal and emotive. It is not a direct translation for saving a file on a computer or saving money, which would require different verbs.