English–Chinese
“refer” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhuǎn zhěn
Example
病情复杂，医生决定转诊他到专科医院。bìng qíng fù zá yī shēng jué dìng zhuán zhěn tā dào zhuān kē yī yuàn
The patient's condition was complex, so the doctor decided to refer him to a specialist hospital.
How to say “refer” in Chinese
“Refer” in Chinese is 转诊 (zhuǎn zhěn).
A patient's medical care moves to a provider with more suitable expertise.
Example sentences with 转诊
护士联系了几家医院，准备转诊患者。hù shì lián xì le jǐ jiā yī yuàn zhǔn bèi zhuán zhěn huàn zhě
The nurse contacted several hospitals and was preparing to refer the patient.
Tips for using 转诊
- In medical English, "refer" has many uses, but this word marks an organized handoff from one healthcare provider to another rather than a simple suggestion.