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“ultrasound” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

PinyinB chāo

Example

她昨天做了B超。tā zuó tiān zuò le B chāo

She had an ultrasound yesterday.

Illustration for B超 (ultrasound)

How to say “ultrasound” in Chinese

“Ultrasound” in Chinese is B超 (B chāo).

A black-and-white view of the body's inside, made from returning sound waves during an ultrasound examination.

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

Example sentences with B超

医生说B超显示没有问题。yī shēng shuō B chāo xiǎn shì méi yǒu wèn tí

The doctor said the ultrasound showed no problems.

Tips for using B超

  • In casual Chinese conversation, the body part being examined may be left unstated, so the appointment context or a follow-up question identifies the specific scan.

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