ㄐㄧㄡ ˋ

jiù

rescue

救 is an 11 stroke, simplified and traditional Chinese character and is pronounced as jiù in the fourth tone.

In traditional Chinese the character 捄 may be used.

It is made up of the components 求 (request) and 攵 (tap).

  • 救
    ㄐㄧㄡ ˋ

    jiù

    rescue

    • 求
      ㄑㄧㄡ ˊ

      qiú

      request

    • 攵
      ㄆㄨ

      pū

      tap

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Megan TAPs the do[dgy o]af of a lifeguard and REQUESTs that he be vigilant in case there's a need for a <rescue>.
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Definitions for 救 pronounced as jiù

  • to save
  • to assist
  • to rescue
  • variant of 救[jiu4]

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