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“call for help” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhū jiù

Example

他在街上大声呼救。tā zài jiē shàng dà shēng hū jiù

He loudly called for help in the street.

Illustration for 呼救 (call for help)

How to say “call for help” in Chinese

“Call for help” in Chinese is 呼救 (hū jiù).

An urgent outward appeal that connects a person in danger, or a witness, with people or services able to help.

Full entry for 呼救: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 呼救

登山者受伤后,用对讲机不断呼救,等待救援。dēng shān zhě shòu shāng hòu yòng duì jiǎng jī bú duàn hū jiù děng dài jiù yuán

After being injured, the climber repeatedly called for help over a walkie-talkie while waiting for rescue.

Tips for using 呼救

  • The subject does not have to be the person in danger; a witness can perform the action for someone else who needs help.

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