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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
就诊jiùzhěnto see a doctorHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #20875, Very Hard
就诊jiùzhěnto seek medical adviceHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #20875, Very Hard
jiùzhěn(jiu4zhen3)jiu zhen T4
  1. 1to see a doctor
  2. 2to seek medical advice
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March 24, 2026

就诊(就診)jiùzhěn(jiu4zhen3)

The term '就诊' refers to the act of seeking medical advice or consultation from a doctor. It is commonly used in healthcare contexts when patients visit clinics or hospitals to receive treatment or diagnosis for their health issues.

Strokes19Frequency#20875DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

'就诊' reflects the importance of seeking medical help in Chinese culture, where traditional values often emphasize health and wellness. Visiting a doctor is seen as a proactive step in maintaining one’s health, especially during seasonal illnesses.

Memory tip

Think of '就' (jiù) as 'to go to' and '诊' (zhěn) as 'diagnose.' Imagine someone 'going to diagnose' their health problems, creating a vivid image of visiting a doctor. The pronunciation 'jiù zhen' can be remembered as 'you went to a doctor, now you are diagnosed.'

Meanings of 就诊

jiùzhěn(jiu4zhen3)
1to see a doctor
2to seek medical advice
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About 就诊

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

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Quick Contrast

就医 (jiùyī) — use '就诊' when specifically referring to the act of consulting a doctor, whereas '就医' encompasses seeking medical care more generally, which may not involve direct consultation.

Usage Notes

A common mistake is using '就诊' in non-medical contexts; it should only be applied when referring to medical visits. The term is generally used in formal settings such as hospitals, so avoid using it in casual conversations about general health tips.

HSK Study Tips

Although '就诊' is not a standard HSK vocabulary word, it connects with HSK Level 4 medical-related terms like '医院' (hospital) and '医生' (doctor). Students should focus on understanding the context of medical conversations and phrases.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '就诊' with '看病'; while both refer to seeing a doctor, '就诊' emphasizes the act of seeking medical advice. For example, saying '我去就诊' is correct, but saying '我去看诊' is incorrect; use '看病' instead.

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Component characters

就jiùat once
HSK 212 strokes尢
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诊zhěnto examine or treat medically
HSK 57 strokes讠
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How to say to see a doctor in Chinese

“to see a doctor” in Chinese is就诊jiùzhěn

The term '就诊' refers to the act of seeking medical advice or consultation from a doctor. It is commonly used in healthcare contexts when patients visit clinics or hospitals to receive treatment or diagnosis for their health issues.

When to use 就诊

A common mistake is using '就诊' in non-medical contexts; it should only be applied when referring to medical visits. The term is generally used in formal settings such as hospitals, so avoid using it in casual conversations about general health tips.

就诊 or something close to it

就医 (jiùyī) — use '就诊' when specifically referring to the act of consulting a doctor, whereas '就医' encompasses seeking medical care more generally, which may not involve direct consultation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '就诊' with '看病'; while both refer to seeing a doctor, '就诊' emphasizes the act of seeking medical advice. For example, saying '我去就诊' is correct, but saying '我去看诊' is incorrect; use '看病' instead.

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You can say '我需要去医院就诊' which means 'I need to go to the hospital to see a doctor.'

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