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How do you say "nurse" in Chinese?
护士
hù shì
In Chinese, "nurse" is 护士.
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Pronunciation
Two syllables: 'hoo' (falling tone) and 'shuh' (falling tone), both descending with care and gentleness.
Writing and usage
Two characters totaling 15 strokes; first relates to protecting or nursing, second to person or worker, literally care-person.
Example sentence
护士照顾病人。
The nurse cares for patients.
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How to remember 护士
A nurse protects and cares for patients in hospitals.
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Questions about 护士
How do you say "nurse" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "nurse" is 护士. It is a noun.
How is 护士 written in Chinese?
Two characters totaling 15 strokes; first relates to protecting or nursing, second to person or worker, literally care-person.
How is 护士 used in a sentence?
Use 护士 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 护士照顾病人。 (The nurse cares for patients.).
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