Chinese phrase
救命 jiù mìng
Meaning
Help!
When to use it
This is a cry for help in danger or distress. It is used when someone needs immediate assistance, especially in an emergency.
Example dialogue
有人掉进河里，救命！快来帮忙！ yǒu rén diào jìn hé lǐ jiù mìng kuài lái bāng máng
Someone fell into the river. Help! Come and help quickly!
别慌，我去叫救援，你在哪儿？ bié huāng wǒ qù jiào jiù yuán nǐ zài nǎr
Don't panic. I'll call for help. Where are you?