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Definition

A savior, life-saver, or rescuer.

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How it's used

Often used with a touch of dramatic flair or genuine gratitude when someone helps you out of a dire situation. While it literally refers to someone who saved your life, it is frequently applied to anyone who rescues you from a major crisis, such as a last minute work deadline or a financial emergency. It carries a heavy emotional weight and is rarely used for minor favors.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢hai6係ngo5我ge3嘅gau3救meng6命jan1恩jan4人，mou5冇zo2咗keoi5佢ngo5我sei2死zo2咗hou2好noi6耐laa3喇。

He is my savior; without him, I would have died long ago.

nei5你zan1真hai6係ngo5我ge3嘅gau3救meng6命jan1恩jan4人，do1多ze6謝nei5你bong1幫ngo5我gaai2解kyut3決zo2咗go3個tai4題。

You really are my savior, thank you for helping me solve that big problem.

Common phrases

do1多ze6謝gau3救meng6命jan1恩jan4人

thank you, my savior

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe someone who simply did you a small favor, as it sounds overly intense and sarcastic in those contexts. Reserve it for situations where the help provided was truly critical or life changing.