Chinese word

药剂师

Pronunciation

Pinyinyào jì shī

Meaning

  • nounpharmacist

Example

请问药剂师在吗？qǐng wèn yào jì shī zài ma

Excuse me, is the pharmacist here?

Illustration for 药剂师 (pharmacist)

More examples

我想请教药剂师这个药的用量。wǒ xiǎng qǐng jiào yào jì shī zhè ge yào de yòng liàng

I want to ask a pharmacist about the dosage of this medicine.

Core concept

A safety checkpoint between a prescription and the person taking the medicine.

Common phrases

  • 咨询药剂师zī xún yào jì shī

    ask a pharmacist for advice

  • 药店的药剂师yào diàn de yào jì shī

    pharmacy pharmacist

  • 医院的药剂师yī yuàn de yào jì shī

    pharmacist at a hospital

Similar words

药师yào shī: A qualified medicine professional who dispenses medicines and explains their use.
医师yī shī: A medical professional who examines patients, diagnoses diseases, and may prescribe medicine.
配药员pèi yào yuán: A pharmacy worker who collects prescribed medicines and helps with preparation.

Definition in Chinese

经资格认定，在药房或医疗机构负责调配、核对处方并向患者解释用药方案与注意事项的专业技术人员。jīng zī gé rèn dìng zài yào fáng huò yī liáo jī gòu fù zé tiáo pèi hé duì chǔ fāng bìng xiàng huàn zhě jiě shì yòng yào fāng àn yǔ zhù yì shì xiàng de zhuān yè jì shù rén yuán

Word origin

药 (yào, "medicine") + 剂 (jì, "medicinal preparation") + 师 (shī, "professional") combine to name a specialist who prepares and checks medicines.

Usage tips

  • For everyday requests, asking whether a pharmacist is available makes clear that the need is advice about medicine rather than ordinary shop service.

Related words

  • 药剂yào jìmedicationnoun
  • 执业药剂师zhí yè yào jì shīlicensed pharmacistnoun

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