gau3 soeng1救傷救伤
Jyutpinggau3 soeng1
Yalegau sēung
Definition
To render first aid or rescue the injured.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of providing immediate medical assistance to someone who is injured. It is frequently used in formal or organizational contexts, such as the Hong Kong St. John Ambulance, which is known as 聖約翰救傷隊. While it implies medical care, it is distinct from hospital treatment as it emphasizes the initial, temporary intervention.
Examples
He is rendering first aid to the injured at the scene.
Do you know how to provide first aid to someone?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general verb for saving lives, which is 救命. 救傷 is specifically tied to the treatment of wounds or injuries, whereas 救命 is a broader term for rescuing someone from a life-threatening situation.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
