Dong Chinese dictionary

jiù

save

Phonosemantic compound. 攵 represents the meaning and 求 represents the sound.

Components

求 Sound component

qiú

seek

攵 Meaning component

pū

tap

攵 is a component form of 攴.

Evolution

Bronze script

Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Seal script

Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical script

Cao Wei (Three Kingdoms: 222-280 AD)

Regular script

Modern

Definitions

jiù

save, rescue, relieve; help, aid; to save; to assist; to rescue

jiù

variant of 救[jiù]

Most common words with 救

Sources