HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
救 — to save
- Reading
- jiù
- Meaning
- to save; to rescue; to help
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
救 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is jiù and it means to save; to rescue; to help. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
救 appears in everyday chinese words such as 救 (save, rescue), 抢救 (rescue, save) and 急救 (first aid).
Chinese words containing 救
Frequently asked questions
What does 救 mean in Chinese?
救 means to save; to rescue; to help in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 救 read?
救 is read jiù. Reading it inside real words — 救 and 抢救 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 救 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 救 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 救 in a word?
A common word containing 救 is 救 (jiù) — "save, rescue". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 救 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 救 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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