English–Chinese
“nurse” in Chinese
How to say “nurse” in Chinese
“Nurse” in Chinese is 护士 (hù shì).
A trained healthcare professional who stays close to patients, watching their condition, providing hands-on care, and offering reassurance.
Example sentences with 护士
值班的护士在照顾病人。zhí bān de hù shì zài zhào gù bìng rén
The nurse on duty is caring for the patient.
Tips for using 护士
- Chinese uses this title for nurses of any gender, so it does not carry the female-only meaning found in some older English expressions for this job.
Other Chinese words for “nurse”
她在医院看护病人。tā zài yī yuàn kān hù bìng rén
She is nursing patients at the hospital.