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The word **救治 (jiùzhì)** is a compound term formed by combining two semantically related characters: **救 (jiù)**, meaning "to rescue" or "to save," and **治 (zhì)**, meaning "to treat" or "to cure." It follows a common Chinese morphological pattern where two verbs with complementary meanings are joined to create a more specific and comprehensive concept. In this case, **救** addresses the immediate, often critical action of saving a life or preventing deterioration, while **治** refers to the subsequent or concurrent process of medical treatment and healing. Together, they form a single word that encapsulates the entire process of **"providing medical rescue and treatment,"** often used in contexts like emergency medical care.

Word Definition - 救治

jiù zhì to provide critical care (to a patient or a diseased plant)

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