giải cứu
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːj˧˩ kiw˧˦]Huế [jaːj˧˨ kɨw˨˩˦]Saigon [jaːj˨˩˦ kɨw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giải cứu means to rescue; to save.
Chinese characters: 解救
Meanings of giải cứu in English
Verb
- to rescue; to save
Example sentences with giải cứu
- Chúng tôi đã giải cứu một con chim bị rơi khỏi tổ. We rescued a bird that fell out of its nest.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 解救.
Frequently asked questions
What does giải cứu mean in English?
giải cứu (verb) means "to rescue; to save".
How do you pronounce giải cứu?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːj˧˩ kiw˧˦]; Saigon [jaːj˨˩˦ kɨw˦˥]. Tones: giải — dipping tone (hỏi), cứu — rising tone (sắc).
Is giải cứu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giải cứu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 解救.