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“caregiver” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinpéi hù

Example

他是病人的陪护。tā shì bìng rén de péi hù

He is the patient's caregiver.

Illustration for 陪护 (caregiver)

How to say “caregiver” in Chinese

“Caregiver” in Chinese is 陪护 (péi hù).

A steady human presence beside a patient, combining company with hands-on help during ordinary care or treatment-related activities.

Full entry for 陪护: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 陪护

医院里有专门的陪护负责照看重症病人。yī yuàn lǐ yǒu zhuān mén de péi hù fù zé zhào kàn zhòng zhèng bìng rén

There are dedicated caregivers in hospitals who are responsible for caring for critically ill patients.

Tips for using 陪护

  • English speakers may hear accompany as mere presence, but 陪护 (péihù, "caregiving companionship") can describe the support provided while accompanying a patient, not just going with the patient.

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