急救 (jíjiù) — first aid; emergency rescue
HSK 5 | noun/verb | first aid; emergency medical treatment
急救 (jíjiù)
急救 refers to immediate emergency medical treatment given to a person who is injured or suddenly ill before professional help arrives, as well as the broader practice of emergency rescue.
Meanings
- [noun] first aid; emergency rescue; emergency treatment
- [verb] to give first aid; to perform emergency rescue
Example Sentences
每个人都应该掌握基本的急救知识，以便在紧急情况下能及时帮助他人。 Měi gè rén dōu yīnggāi zhǎngwò jīběn de jíjiù zhīshì, yǐbiàn zài jǐnjí qíngkuàng xià néng jíshí bāngzhù tārén. Everyone should master basic first aid knowledge so they can help others promptly in emergencies.
他突然晕倒，旁边的医生立刻对他实施急救，为他争取到了宝贵的时间。 Tā tūrán yūndǎo, pángbiān de yīshēng lìkè duì tā shíshī jíjiù, wèi tā zhēngqǔdào le bǎoguì de shíjiān. He suddenly fainted, and the doctor nearby immediately administered first aid, buying him precious time.
急救车在接到报警后五分钟内赶到了事故现场。 Jíjiùchē zài jiēdào bàojǐng hòu wǔ fēnzhōng nèi gǎndào le shìgù xiànchǎng. The ambulance arrived at the accident scene within five minutes of receiving the alert.
学会心肺复苏术是急救培训中最重要的技能之一。 Xuéhuì xīnfèi fùsūshù shì jíjiù péixùn zhōng zuì zhòngyào de jìnéng zhī yī. Learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is one of the most important skills in first aid training.
急救箱里应该备有绷带、消毒液和常用药品，以应对突发情况。 Jíjiù xiāng lǐ yīnggāi bèi yǒu bēngdài, xiāodú yè hé cháng yòng yàopǐn, yǐ yìngduì tūfā qíngkuàng. A first aid kit should contain bandages, disinfectant, and common medicines to handle sudden situations.
在等待救援的过程中，正确的急救措施可以大大提高伤患的生存概率。 Zài děngdài jiùyuán de guòchéng zhōng, zhèngquè de jíjiù cuòshī kěyǐ dàdà tígāo shānghuàn de shēngcún gàilǜ. During the wait for rescue, correct first aid measures can greatly increase the survival probability of the injured.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 急救知识 | first aid knowledge |
| 急救措施 | first aid measures |
| 急救车 | ambulance |
| 急救箱 | first aid kit |
| 急救培训 | first aid training |
| 实施急救 | to administer first aid |
Usage Notes
急救 combines 急 (urgent/emergency) and 救 (to save/rescue). It is used specifically in the context of medical emergencies and can function as both a noun and a verb. The compound 急救车 is the standard word for ambulance in mainland China (equivalent to 救护车 which is also common).
At B2 level, students should know that 急救 implies immediate, on-the-spot treatment before professional medical care is available, distinguishing it from 救治 (to treat and save) which is a broader term used in clinical settings.
Memory Hook
急 (urgent) + 救 (rescue) — when it is urgent, you rescue. First aid is the urgent rescue before real help arrives.