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救护车 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
救护车jiùhùchēambulanceHSK 5, n, rank #2787, Hard
救护车jiùhùchē>辆[liàng]HSK 5, n, rank #2787, Hard
jiùhùchē(jiu4hu4che1) T4
  1. 1ambulance
  2. 2>辆[liàng]
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March 24, 2026
救护车(救護車)jiùhùchē(jiu4hu4che1)

救护车 (jiùhùchē) refers to an ambulance, a vehicle specifically designed for transporting sick or injured people to medical facilities. In everyday contexts, it is often associated with emergency medical services and urgent care situations, highlighting the importance of rapid response in healthcare.

Frequency#2787DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the presence of an ambulance is crucial during festivals and public events due to the high number of people. The rapid response of ambulances reflects the country's growing emphasis on public health and emergency services.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bright red car (车) with a large '救' (rescue) symbol on the side, racing to save someone in need. The sound of its siren is like a 'hu' (呼) calling for help, making it memorable that this vehicle is all about providing urgent assistance.

Meanings of 救护车

jiùhùchē(jiu4hu4che1)
1ambulance
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About 救护车

救护车Simplified
救護車Traditional
—Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2787Frequency Rank
辆Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 救护车

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a bright red car (车) with a large '救' (rescue) symbol on the side, racing to save someone in need. The sound of its siren is like a 'hu' (呼) calling for help, making it memorable that this vehicle is all about providing urgent assistance.

Usage Notes

Be careful with the pronunciation of '救护车' as it can be mispronounced due to its tones. In informal contexts, you might hear just '救护' when referring to an ambulance, but it's important to use the full term in formal situations. Common collocations include '呼叫救护车' (call an ambulance) and '乘坐救护车' (take an ambulance).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 救护车 connects to other medical-related vocabulary, such as 医院 (hospital) and 医生 (doctor). Focus on understanding its usage in emergency situations to reinforce your vocabulary and listening skills.

Cultural Note

In China, the presence of an ambulance is crucial during festivals and public events due to the high number of people. The rapid response of ambulances reflects the country's growing emphasis on public health and emergency services.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '救护车' with '出租车' (taxi) due to the similarities in pronunciation. Remember that '救护' relates to rescue, while '出租' relates to renting or hiring.

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Component Characters

救jiùaid, help; to rescue, to save
HSK 511 strokes攵
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护hùto protect
HSK 77 strokes扌
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车chēcar
HSK 14 strokes车
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护
车

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Grammar Patterns of 救护车

救护车 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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一队____把伤者送往医院。

A fleet of ambulances took the injured to hospital.

Example Sentences for 救护车 (9)

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一队救护车把伤者送往医院。

yī duì jiù hù chē bǎ shāng zhě sòng wǎng yī yuàn。

A fleet of ambulances took the injured to hospital.
2
一辆救护车开了过去。

yī liàng jiù hù chē kāi le guò qù。

An ambulance drove past.
3
我们叫了一辆救护车，赶紧把她送到了医院。

wǒ mén jiào le yī liàng jiù hù chē， ， gǎn jǐn bǎ tā sòng dào le yī。

We got an ambulance and rushed her to hospital.
4
莱斯特被用担架抬进救护车时我就在旁边。

lái sī tè bèi yòng dān jià tái jìn jiù hù chē shí wǒ jiù zài páng biān。

I was close by as Lester was stretchered into the ambulance.
5
5辆救护车在港口待命。

5 5 liàng jiù hù chē zài gǎng kǒu dài。

Five ambulances are on standby at the port.
6
救护车赶到时他正疼得在地上大叫。

jiù hù chē gǎn dào shí tā zhèng téng dé zài dì shàng dà jiào。

He was crying out in pain on the ground when the ambulance arrived.
7
而且,为保障整个徒步大会参赛人员的安全,救护车辆将全程陪护.

ér qiě, , wéi bǎo zhàng zhěng gè tú bù dà huì cān sài rén yuán de ān, quán , jiù hù chē liàng jiāng quán chéng.

And ambulances will be arranged during the race to ensure their safety.
8
两名救护人员迅速地将普洛弗放到担架上抬进救护车里。

liǎng míng jiù hù rén yuán xùn sù dì jiāng pǔ luò fú fàng dào dān jià shàng tái jìn jiù hù chē lǐ。

The two ambulance attendants quickly put Plover on a stretcher and got him into the ambulance.
9
他们扶她上了救护车.

tā mén fú tā shàng le jiù hù chē.

They helped her into the ambulance.

Cultural Notes for 救护车

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the presence of an ambulance is crucial during festivals and public events due to the high number of people. The rapid response of ambulances reflects the country's growing emphasis on public health and emergency services.

Frequently Asked Questions about 救护车

Make sure to use the fourth tone for '救' and '护', and the first tone for '车': jiù hù chē.