输液 (shū yè) — to receive intravenous fluids / to get an IV drip
Definition
A medical term meaning to receive fluids through an IV drip in a hospital or clinic. Distinct from 打针 (an injection) and from 吃药 (taking medicine by mouth).
verb
to receive intravenous fluids / to get an IV drip
Examples
- ，输液。Tā gǎn mào hěn yán zhòng, yī shēng ràng tā shū yè.He has a bad cold, and the doctor told him to get an IV.
- 。Tā jīn tiān zài jí zhěn shì shū le yí cì yè.He had an IV once in the emergency room today.
- 输液。Shǒu shù hòu bìng rén xū yào měi tiān shū yè huī fù tǐ lì.After surgery, the patient needs daily IV drips to regain strength.
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