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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
就医jiùyīto receive medical treatmentHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #23979, Very Hard
jiùyī(jiu4yi1)jiu yi T4
  1. 1to receive medical treatment
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March 24, 2026

就医(就醫)jiùyī(jiu4yi1)

就医 refers to the act of receiving medical treatment or seeking medical help. It is commonly used in contexts where a person needs to visit a doctor or medical facility to address health issues or concerns. The phrase is often associated with the urgency of needing care.

Strokes19Frequency#23979DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, seeking medical treatment is often approached with a sense of urgency, especially in cases of serious illness. Traditional Chinese medicine also plays a significant role, leading many to consider various types of treatment options.

Memory tip

Imagine a doctor who is ready to '就' (jiù) treat patients as soon as they arrive. The character '医' (yī) looks like a person with a stethoscope, emphasizing the medical aspect. Together, you can visualize a patient rushing to the doctor for immediate care.

Meanings of 就医

jiùyī(jiu4yi1)
1to receive medical treatment
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About 就医

就医Simplified
就醫Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

就医 (seek medical treatment) vs 看病 (see a doctor) — use 就医 for a broader context of receiving care, while 看病 specifically refers to the act of visiting a doctor.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use '就医.' It is generally used in more formal situations, such as discussions about health services. A common mistake is to use it in casual conversation, where simpler phrases might be more appropriate.

HSK Study Tips

As '就医' is not a standalone HSK term, learners should focus on related vocabulary like '看病' (kàn bìng, to see a doctor) and '医院' (yī yuàn, hospital). Understanding these connections will help contextualize '就医' within healthcare discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 就医 with '看病' (kàn bìng). While both involve seeing a doctor, 就医 emphasizes the act of receiving treatment rather than just visiting a doctor. For example, saying '我去就医' (wǒ qù jiù yī) is correct, but saying '我去看病' (wǒ qù kàn bìng) would be more common in everyday language.

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Component characters

就jiùat once
HSK 212 strokes尢
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医yīmedical
HSK 27 strokes匸
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How to say to receive medical treatment in Chinese

“to receive medical treatment” in Chinese is就医jiùyī

就医 refers to the act of receiving medical treatment or seeking medical help. It is commonly used in contexts where a person needs to visit a doctor or medical facility to address health issues or concerns. The phrase is often associated with the urgency of needing care.

When to use 就医

Be mindful of the context in which you use '就医.' It is generally used in more formal situations, such as discussions about health services. A common mistake is to use it in casual conversation, where simpler phrases might be more appropriate.

就医 or something close to it

就医 (seek medical treatment) vs 看病 (see a doctor) — use 就医 for a broader context of receiving care, while 看病 specifically refers to the act of visiting a doctor.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 就医 with '看病' (kàn bìng). While both involve seeing a doctor, 就医 emphasizes the act of receiving treatment rather than just visiting a doctor. For example, saying '我去就医' (wǒ qù jiù yī) is correct, but saying '我去看病' (wǒ qù kàn bìng) would be more common in everyday language.

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Use 就医 when you need to express the action of seeking medical treatment, especially in formal discussions about health.

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