Chinese word

看病

Pronunciation

Pinyinkàn bìng

Meaning

  • verbsee a doctor

Example

我要去看病。wǒ yào qù kàn bìng

I am going to see a doctor.

Illustration for 看病 (see a doctor)

More examples

周末我会带妈妈去看病。zhōu mò wǒ huì dài mā mā qù kàn bìng

I will take Mom to see a doctor this weekend.

Core concept

Medical care centers on examining an illness, whether a sick person receives it or a medical worker provides it.

Common phrases

  • 带妈妈去看病dài mā mā qù kàn bìng

    take Mom to see a doctor

  • 陪妈妈看病péi mā mā kàn bìng

    accompany Mom to see a doctor

Similar words

看医生kàn yī shēng: Go to a doctor for a medical examination or consultation.
照顾zhào gù: Care for a sick person by helping with daily needs and recovery.

Definition in Chinese

去看医生，接受诊断和治疗。qù kàn yī shēng jiē shòu zhěn duàn hé zhì liáo

Word origin

看病 (kànbìng, "see a doctor") combines 看 (kàn, "look at or examine") with 病 (bìng, "illness"), presenting medical care as examining an illness.

Usage tips

  • Chinese can use this verb from either side of a medical visit: the patient receives care, while a doctor examines or treats the patient.

Other meanings

  • treat a patientverb

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