cầu cứu

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The Vietnamese word "cầu cứu" is a verb that means "to seek help" or "to call for help." It is used when someone is in a difficult situation and needs assistance from others.

Usage Instructions:

• "Cầu cứu" is often used in both serious situations (like emergencies) and more casual contexts (like asking for help with a task).
• It can be used with various subjects, such as people or even animals, depending on the context.

Examples:

1. Serious Context:

   • "Tôi đã cầu cứu cảnh sát khi thấy vụ tai nạn."
   • (I called for help from the police when I saw the accident.)

2. Casual Context:

   • "Tôi cần cầu cứu bạn bè khi làm bài tập khó."
   • (I need to seek help from my friends when doing difficult homework.)

Advanced Usage:

• The phrase "nhìn bằng con mắt cầu cứu" (to look with help-entreating eyes) can be used to describe a situation where someone gives a pleading look, indicating that they need help.

Word Variants:

• Cầu cứu can be used in different tenses or forms depending on the context, such as:
  • Cầu cứu (present tense)
  • Cầu cứu được (able to seek help)
  • Cầu cứu người khác (to seek help from others)

Different Meanings:

While "cầu cứu" primarily means to seek help, it can also imply a sense of desperation or urgency in needing assistance.

Academic

verb

1. To entreat help
   • nhìn bằng con mắt cầu cứu
     to look with help-entreating eyes