挽
救

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The word "挽救" is formed by combining the character "挽", which means to pull or draw, often in the sense of retrieving or saving, with the character "救", which means to save, rescue, or aid. Together, these characters create a compound verb where both elements contribute to the meaning of saving from danger or restoring to safety, emphasizing the action of rescue.

Example Sentences Hide

医生挽救了他的生命。

Yīshēng wǎnjiùle tā de shēngmìng.

The doctor saved his life.

及时的治疗挽救了许多病人的生命。

Jíshí de zhìliáo wǎnjiùle xǔduō bìngrén de shēngmìng.

Timely treatment saved the lives of many patients.

政府采取了紧急措施来挽救这家濒临破产的企业。

Zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔle jǐnjí cuòshī lái wǎnjiù zhè jiā bīnlín pòchǎn de qǐyè.

The government took emergency measures to rescue this bankrupt company.

他努力挽救这段破裂的婚姻，但最终失败了。

Tā nǔlì wǎnjiù zhè duàn pòliè de hūnyīn, dàn zuìzhōng shībàile.

He tried hard to save this broken marriage, but ultimately failed.

这项协议不仅挽救了经济，也挽回了双方的尊严与信任。

Zhè xiàng xiéyì bùjǐn wǎnjiùle jīngjì, yě wǎnhuíle shuāngfāng de zūnyán yǔ xìnrèn.

This agreement not only saved the economy but also restored the dignity and trust of both sides.

Word Definition - 挽救

wǎn jiù to save; to remedy; to rescue

Individual Character Details

挽 wǎn, wǎn
救 jiù, jiù