解围

• Pinyin: jiě wéi
• Desglose de hanzi: 解 = 角 + 刀 + 牛 — to break; 围 = 囗 + 韦 — to surround

Significado

Sacar de un apuro; rescatar de una situación incómoda.

Originally a military term for breaking through an enemy siege. Now commonly used for helping someone escape an embarrassing or awkward social situation. Can also refer to relieving someone from difficult circumstances.

Ejemplos

1. 他在会议上说错话时，同事及时出来解围。
2. 面对记者的尖锐提问，公关总监巧妙地为CEO解围。
3. 眼看约会快要冷场，她想尽办法解围。

Guía de uso

Contexto: social, work, conversation

Tono: helpful

Correcto

• 谢谢你替我解围。(Thanks for bailing me out.)
• 我来帮你解围。(Let me help you out of this.)

Incorrecto

• 用'解围'形容解决技术问题 (Don't use 解围 for solving technical problems — it's for social or personal predicaments)

Origen e historia

Originally a military term: 解 (to break; to lift) + 围 (siege; encirclement). Now extended to social situations where someone is 'surrounded' by awkwardness.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal