jyu6 gau3遇救
Jyutpingjyu6 gau3
Yaleyuh gau
Definition
To be rescued or saved.
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How it's used
This term is formal and typically appears in news reports or written accounts of accidents rather than in casual conversation. When speaking about being saved in daily life, people prefer using phrases like 救返出嚟 or 獲救. It carries a sense of relief after a life threatening situation.
Examples
He fell into the sea, luckily he was rescued in the end.
If they are rescued, they should call back.
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Common mistake
Learners often try to use this as a verb phrase in casual speech, but it sounds overly dramatic or literary. Use 救返 for everyday situations where someone is saved or rescued.
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Grammar guides
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