Chinese Conversation · Level 74
90 words
Chinese word
主任医师
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhǔ rèn yī shī
Meaning
- nounchief physician
Example
如果有问题，可以找主任医师咨询。rú guǒ yǒu wèn tí ké yǐ zhǎo zhǔ rèn yī shī zī xún
If you have any questions, you can consult the chief physician.
More examples
我想挂主任医师号，请问怎么操作？wǒ xiǎng guà zhǔ rèn yī shī hào qǐng wèn zěn me cāo zuò
I would like to register to see a chief physician; could you tell me how?
Core concept
A senior doctor who anchors a department's clinical decisions and carries primary responsibility for its most difficult or serious cases.
Common phrases
挂主任医师号guà zhǔ rèn yī shī hào
register to see a chief physician
预约主任医师门诊yù yuē zhǔ rèn yī shī mén zhěn
make an appointment with a chief physician
看主任医师门诊kàn zhǔ rèn yī shī mén zhěn
see a chief physician in an outpatient clinic
Similar words
主治医师zhǔ zhì yī shī: A physician who takes daily care of a patient and follows the patient's treatment.
副主任医师fù zhǔ rèn yī shī: A senior physician who provides advanced care and takes on important medical duties.
医生yī shēng: A trained medical professional who diagnoses and treats illness.
专家zhuān jiā: A medical expert with special knowledge and experience who advises on diagnosis and treatment.
Definition in Chinese
医院内的职称，指在科室负责诊疗决策、指导下级医师并对疑难或重症病例承担主要责任的资深医师。yī yuàn nèi de zhí chēng zhǐ zài kē shì fù zé zhěn liáo jué cè zhí dǎo xià jí yī shī bìng duì yí nán huò zhòng zhèng bìng lì chéng dān zhǔ yào zé rèn de zī shēn yī shī
Word origin
主任 (zhǔrèn, "person in charge") + 医师 (yīshī, "physician") forms a title for a physician whose senior role includes leading clinical judgment and guiding colleagues.
Usage tips
- In a hospital, requesting this level of doctor does not guarantee an appointment, because scheduling and local hospital practice determine who is available.