挽救
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Meaning: salvage
How to Understand
挽救
挽救 means to save or rescue something or someone from danger, loss, or failure. It emphasizes the act of preventing a negative outcome through effort or intervention.
The character 挽 (wǎn) originally meant to pull or draw back, and 救 (jiù) means to save or assist. Together, they convey the idea of pulling something back from a harmful situation.
挽救 is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as saving a project, rescuing someone from danger, or salvaging a relationship. It is often used in formal or serious situations and can imply a significant amount of effort.
Example Sentences
他努力挽救了濒临破产的公司。
The doctor successfully saved the patient's life.
医生成功挽救了病人的生命。