How do you say "veterinarian" in Chinese?

兽医

shòu yī

Noun Hanzi

In Chinese, "veterinarian" is 兽医 (shòu yī).

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Pronunciation

Aim for "shòu yī" when you say it, "shòu" is falling fast and sharp, like a command (tone 4), then "yī" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1).

Writing and usage

兽医 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

兽医给生病的狗治疗了。

shòu yī gěi shēng bìng de gǒu zhì liáo le 。

The veterinarian treated the sick dog.

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How to remember 兽医

Whisper "shòu yī" to yourself while picturing the word in action — that pairing helps "兽医" (shòu yī) stay put.

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Questions about 兽医

How do you pronounce 兽医?

Aim for "shòu yī" when you say it, "shòu" is falling fast and sharp, like a command (tone 4), then "yī" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1).

Is 兽医 formal or casual?

兽医 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 兽医 used in Chinese?

兽医 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 兽医给生病的狗治疗了。 (The veterinarian treated the sick dog.).

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