Save someone's life in Chinese
to save someone's life · HSK 6
救命
- 救 to save
- 命 life
这种药能救命，一定要带着。 This medicine can save lives, so be sure to bring it.
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How do you say save someone's life in Chinese?
Save someone's life in Chinese is 救命 (jiù mìng).
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