English–Chinese

“operating room” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshǒu shù shì

Example

病人已经被送进了手术室。bìng rén yǐ jīng bèi sòng jìn le shǒu shù shì

The patient has already been taken to the operating room.

Illustration for 手术室 (operating room)

How to say “operating room” in Chinese

“Operating room” in Chinese is 手术室 (shǒu shù shì).

A specially equipped, sterile workspace where surgeons and other medical staff work together during an operation.

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

Example sentences with 手术室

家属在手术室外焦急地等待。jiā shǔ zài shǒu shù shì wài jiāo jí dì děng dài

Family members are anxiously waiting outside the operating room.

Tips for using 手术室

  • English often uses "surgery" for the procedure, so learning this Chinese word helps separate the operation itself from the hospital location where it takes place.

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