English–Chinese
“critical” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwēi zhòng
Example
病人的病情危重。bìng rén de bìng qíng wēi zhòng
The patient's condition is critical.
How to say “critical” in Chinese
“Critical” in Chinese is 危重 (wēi zhòng).
A medical condition so dangerous and serious that it needs constant observation and intensive treatment.
Example sentences with 危重
病人的病情危重，需要尽快送往ICU。bìng rén de bìng qíng wēi zhòng xū yào jǐn kuài sòng wǎng ICU
The patient's condition is critical, so they need to be taken to the ICU as soon as possible.
Tips for using 危重
- English can use critical directly for a patient, but Chinese usually makes the illness or injury the subject and uses this adjective for that condition.