zi6 gau3自救
Jyutpingzi6 gau3
Yalejih gau
Definition
To save oneself; to help oneself out of a difficult situation.
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How it's used
This term often carries a sense of urgency or desperation, implying that external help is unavailable or unreliable. It is frequently used in contexts involving personal crisis, financial hardship, or survival situations. Unlike more general terms for helping oneself, it emphasizes taking active, decisive measures to escape a negative predicament.
Examples
In this situation, we must save ourselves first.
Related words
Common phrases
learn how to save oneself
ability to save oneself
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Grammar guides
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