拯 (zhěng) - to rescue, to save, to deliver from danger

拯Tone 3

zhěng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

丈志

拯 · zhěng

to rescue, to save, to deliver from danger or suffering.

to rescue, to save, to deliver from danger

Usage highlights

to rescueto save and protectto rescue and helpto save from drowningto rescue the peopleto save the nation

Synonyms

  • 救— to rescue, to save
  • 援— to aid, to assist
  • 助— to help, to assist

Antonyms

  • 害— to harm, to injure
  • 毁— to destroy, to ruin
  • 伤— to injure, to hurt

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He bravely rescued the child from the fire (拯救孩子).
  • The doctor's timely intervention saved the patient's life (拯救生命).
  • This policy aims to help the struggling economy (拯救经济).
  • They worked together to save the endangered species (拯救濒危物种).

Collocations

  • to rescue(拯救)
  • to save and protect(拯护)
  • to rescue and help(拯济)
  • to save from drowning(拯溺)
  • to rescue the people(拯民)
  • to save the nation(拯世)

Idioms

  • To rescue from dire peril and revive from destruction(拯危扶溺)
  • To save the people from suffering(拯民于水火)
  • To rescue the dying and heal the wounded(救死扶伤 - related concept)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character carries strong moral and heroic connotations, often used in contexts of heroic deeds and moral responsibility.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, the act of 'saving' or 'rescuing' is highly valued and associated with benevolence and righteousness.
  • Frequently appears in classical texts describing heroic figures who save others from danger or disaster.

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