Writing
救援 (jiù yuán) — how to say "rescue" in Chinese
救援
Rescue
verb
Character composition
救
to save
援
aid
Radicals / Keys
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes
攴
Rap, tap
#66 · pū · 4 strokes
Collocations
参加救援
cān jiā jiù yuán
take part in a rescue
救援行动
jiù yuán xíng dòng
rescue operation
救援人员
jiù yuán rén yuán
rescue personnel
Examples
他们正在进行紧急救援行动。
They are carrying out an emergency rescue operation.
救援队来了。
The rescue team arrived.
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Frequently asked questions
Rescue meaning in Chinese
"rescue" in Chinese is 救援 (jiù yuán).
救援 meaning in English
救援 (jiù yuán) means "Rescue".
How is 救援 pronounced?
It is pronounced jiù yuán (written as jiu yuan, jiuyuan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "rescue" in Chinese characters?
It is written 救援: 救 has 11 strokes, 援 has 12 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 救援?
救援 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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