医生 (yī shēng) — doctor

Definition

Standard word for 'doctor.' 大夫 (dài fu) means the same and is also common; 医生 is slightly more formal. Use 看医生 (see a doctor) rather than 看先生.

noun
doctor
Measure word · 个, 位, 名

Examples

  • 医生
    Tā shì yī shēng.
    He is a doctor.
  • 医生
    Wǒ míng tiān qù kàn yī shēng.
    I'm going to see the doctor tomorrow.
  • 医生
    Zhè ge yī shēng hěn hǎo.
    This doctor is very good.

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