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医生 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
医生yīshēngdoctorHSK 1, n, rank #248, Easy
医生yīshēng>个[gè],位[wèi],名[míng]HSK 1, n, rank #248, Easy
yīshēng(yi1sheng1) T1
  1. 1doctor
  2. 2>个[gè],位[wèi],名[míng]
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March 24, 2026
医生(醫生)yīshēng(yi1sheng1)

The term '医生' (yīshēng) means 'doctor' in Mandarin, referring to a medical professional who diagnoses and treats illnesses. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing healthcare or medical services.

Frequency#248DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note

'医生' is an important term in Chinese culture, where respect for medical professionals is deeply rooted. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, as well as Western-trained doctors, are both acknowledged in society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'doctor' (医生) wearing a white coat, holding a stethoscope. The character '医' looks like a person with arms raised, ready to help others, while '生' can remind you of 'birth' or 'life,' as doctors help bring health and life back to people.

Meanings of 医生

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About 医生

医生Simplified
醫生Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#248Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L1HSK 3.0L1ElementaryTOCFLL1HSKKL1CEFRA1

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AI Study Notes for 医生

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护士 (hùshì) — use '医生' for medical professionals who diagnose and treat, while '护士' refers specifically to nurses who assist doctors and care for patients.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'doctor' (医生) wearing a white coat, holding a stethoscope. The character '医' looks like a person with arms raised, ready to help others, while '生' can remind you of 'birth' or 'life,' as doctors help bring health and life back to people.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing '医生'—it should be pronounced with a high-level tone for '医' and a rising tone for '生'. Common collocations include '家庭医生' (family doctor) and '医生的建议' (doctor's advice).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 1 word, '医生' connects with other basic terms related to professions and health, such as '护士' (nurse) and '药' (medicine). Focus on practicing the pronunciation and using it in simple sentences.

Cultural Note

'医生' is an important term in Chinese culture, where respect for medical professionals is deeply rooted. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, as well as Western-trained doctors, are both acknowledged in society.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '医生' with '医师' (yīshī), which is a more formal term for a doctor. Remember to use '医生' in everyday conversations, as it is more commonly understood.

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Component Characters

医yīmedical
HSK 27 strokes匸
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生shēngto be born
HSK 45 strokes生
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Grammar Patterns of 医生

医生 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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你是不是____？

Are you a doctor?

Example Sentences for 医生 (10)

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医生们抱怨他们疲于应付医药公司的销售人员。

yī shēng mén bào yuàn tā mén pí yú yīng fù yī yào gōng sī de xiāo shòu rén yuán。

Doctors are complaining about being barraged by drug-company salesmen.
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只有你的家庭医生才能把你介绍给外科医生。

zhī yǒu nǐ de jiā tíng yī shēng cái néng bǎ nǐ jiè shào gěi wài kē yī shēng。

Only your family doctor can refer you to a surgeon.
3
让你的医生给你推荐一位临床心理学家。

ràng nǐ de yī shēng gěi nǐ tuī jiàn yī wèi lín chuáng xīn lǐ xué jiā。

Ask your doctor for a referral to a clinical psychologist.
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“谢谢你，医生，”护士傻笑着说。

“ “ xiè xiè， nǐ ，，” yī shēng ，” hù shì shǎ。

"Thank you doctor," said the nurse with a simper.
5
安排一下把病历转给你的新医生的事宜。

ān pái yī xià bǎ bìng lì zhuǎn gěi nǐ de xīn yī shēng de shì yí。

Arrange for the transfer of medical records to your new doctor.
6
医生们列举了大量病人被逐出医院的实例。

yī shēng mén liè jǔ le dà liáng bìng rén bèi zhú chū yī yuàn de shí lì。

The doctors gave numerous examples of patients being expelled from hospital.
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这些结果显示了医院医生的不满程度。

zhè xiē jié guǒ xiǎn shì le yī yuàn yī shēng de bù mǎn chéng dù。

The results show the level of frustration among hospital doctors.
8
钱德拉决心做一名医生，她的坚持不懈得到了回报。

qián dé lā jué xīn zuò yī míng yī shēng， ， tā de jiān chí bù xiè dé dào le huí。

Chandra was determined to become a doctor and her persistence paid off.
9
一群穿着白大褂的医生站在楼梯顶上。

yī qún chuān zháo bái dà guà de yī shēng zhàn zài lóu tī dǐng shàng。

At the top of the stairs stood the white-coated doctors.
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他不顾医生的劝告自行出院了。

tā bù gù yī shēng de quàn gào zì háng chū yuàn le。

He discharged himself from hospital against the advice of doctors.

Cultural Notes for 医生

🏮Cultural insight

'医生' is an important term in Chinese culture, where respect for medical professionals is deeply rooted. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, as well as Western-trained doctors, are both acknowledged in society.

Frequently Asked Questions about 医生

'医生' refers to a doctor who diagnoses and treats patients, while '护士' (hùshì) refers to a nurse who assists doctors and cares for patients.