kêu cứu

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The Vietnamese word "kêu cứu" means "to cry for help" or "to call for help." It is used when someone is in a dangerous or difficult situation and needs assistance from others.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "kêu cứu" when someone is in trouble, whether it’s an emergency or just needing help with something.
• It is often used in situations where someone feels threatened or is in distress.

Example:

1. In a sentence: "Khi thấy hoả hoạn, cô ấy đã kêu cứu."

   • Translation: "When she saw the fire, she cried for help."

2. In a context: If you are in a situation where someone is drowning, you would shout "kêu cứu!" to alert others that help is needed.

Advanced Usage:

• "Kêu cứu" can also be used metaphorically in daily conversations. For example, if someone is overwhelmed with work or studying, they might say, "Tôi đang kêu cứu vì quá nhiều bài tập!"
  • Translation: "I am crying for help because I have too much homework!"

Word Variants:

• "Kêu" means "to call" or "to shout."
• "Cứu" means "to save" or "to rescue."
• Together, they form the phrase "kêu cứu," emphasizing the act of calling out for someone to come and help.

Different Meanings:

• While "kêu cứu" primarily means to call for help, in some contexts, it can also imply a plea for assistance in less urgent situations, such as asking for advice or support.

Synonyms:

• "Cầu cứu" - This also means to call for help or to seek assistance, often used interchangeably with "kêu cứu."
• "Xin cứu" - This means "to ask for help," and is slightly more formal.

Academic

1. Cry for help
   • Nghe tiếng ai bị nạn kêu cứu
     To hear someone in distress cry for help