Chinese word

急救箱

Pronunciation

Pinyinjí jiù xiāng

Meaning

  • nounfirst-aid kit

Example

我把急救箱放在厨房里。wǒ bǎ jí jiù xiāng fàng zài chú fáng lǐ

I put the first-aid kit in the kitchen.

Illustration for 急救箱 (first-aid kit)

More examples

野外活动时，别忘记带上急救箱。yě wài huó dòng shí bié wàng jì dài shàng jí jiù xiāng

During outdoor activities, don't forget to bring the first-aid kit.

Core concept

A ready supply container that provides basic treatment before further medical help is available.

Common phrases

  • 检查急救箱jiǎn chá jí jiù xiāng

    inspect the first-aid kit

  • 补充急救箱bǔ chōng jí jiù xiāng

    restock the first-aid kit

  • 带上急救箱dài shàng jí jiù xiāng

    bring the first-aid kit

Similar words

急救包jí jiù bāo: A portable bag or small case holding supplies for treating injuries or illness.
医药箱yī yào xiāng: A box or container for organizing and storing medicines and bandages at home or in a hospital.
药箱yào xiāng: A small box or case for storing one person's medicines.

Definition in Chinese

放有绷带、消毒药品等用于处理突发伤病的箱子，常放在家中、办公室或车内以备急用。fàng yǒu bēng dài xiāo dú yào pǐn děng yòng yú chú lǐ tū fā shāng bìng de xiāng zi cháng fàng zài jiā zhōng bàn gōng shì huò chē nèi yǐ bèi jí yòng

Word origin

急 (jí, "urgent") and 救 (jiù, "rescue") describe the purpose, while 箱 (xiāng, "box") identifies the container that holds the supplies.

Usage tips

  • Because the word names an object rather than an event, it combines naturally with verbs for storing, carrying, opening, and checking in practical household sentences.

Other meanings

  • emergency bagnoun

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