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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
急诊jízhěnemergency callHSK 5, v, 16 strokes, rank #10829, Hard
急诊jízhěnemergency (medical) treatmentHSK 5, v, 16 strokes, rank #10829, Hard
jízhěn(ji2zhen3)ji zhen T2
  1. 1emergency call
  2. 2emergency (medical) treatment
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March 24, 2026

急诊(急診)jízhěn(ji2zhen3)

急诊 (jízhěn) refers to emergency medical treatment or care provided in urgent situations. It is commonly used in hospitals to denote the department or services that handle critical health issues requiring immediate attention.

Strokes16Frequency#10829DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, access to 急诊 services is crucial, especially in urban areas where emergency response is vital due to high population density. Understanding this term reflects the importance placed on immediate healthcare.

Memory Tip

Imagine a doctor racing to help a patient, urgently calling for '急诊' (jízhěn) – where '急' means urgent and '诊' means to diagnose. Picture an ambulance with flashing lights, emphasizing the need for quick medical help.

Meanings of 急诊

jízhěn(ji2zhen3)
1emergency call
2emergency (medical) treatment
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About 急诊

急诊Simplified
急診Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#10829Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 急诊

Quick Contrast

急救 (jíjiù) refers to first aid or emergency rescue, while 急诊 (jízhěn) specifically denotes the emergency department for medical treatment.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 急诊 with other medical terms like '门诊' (outpatient care). It is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in medical settings. Common collocations include '急诊室' (emergency room) and '急诊医生' (emergency doctor).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 急诊 connects to other health-related vocabulary like '治疗' (treatment) and '症状' (symptoms). Students should focus on recognizing it in medical contexts and understanding its usage in conversation about health emergencies.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 急诊 in non-emergency contexts, such as saying '我去急诊看感冒' (I go to the emergency for a cold), which should be '我去看医生' (I go to see a doctor). Also, remember the correct tones: 急 (ji2) and 诊 (zhen3).

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Component Characters

急jíurgent
HSK 39 strokes心
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诊zhěnto examine or treat medically
HSK 57 strokes讠
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How to say emergency call in Chinese

“emergency call” in Chinese is急诊jízhěn

急诊 (jízhěn) refers to emergency medical treatment or care provided in urgent situations. It is commonly used in hospitals to denote the department or services that handle critical health issues requiring immediate attention.

When to use 急诊

Be careful not to confuse 急诊 with other medical terms like '门诊' (outpatient care). It is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in medical settings. Common collocations include '急诊室' (emergency room) and '急诊医生' (emergency doctor).

急诊 or something close to it

急救 (jíjiù) refers to first aid or emergency rescue, while 急诊 (jízhěn) specifically denotes the emergency department for medical treatment.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 急诊 in non-emergency contexts, such as saying '我去急诊看感冒' (I go to the emergency for a cold), which should be '我去看医生' (I go to see a doctor). Also, remember the correct tones: 急 (ji2) and 诊 (zhen3).

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Grammar Patterns of 急诊

急诊 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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方法____修复腋窝部位直接碾挫的臂丛神经损伤11例.

Methods In 11 cases, repair brachial plex direct injuries axillas in emergency.

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方法急诊修复腋窝部位直接碾挫的臂丛神经损伤11例.

fāng fǎ jí zhěn xiū fù yè wō bù wèi zhí jiē niǎn cuò de bì cóng shén jīng sǔn shāng11 11.

Methods In 11 cases, repair brachial plex direct injuries axillas in emergency.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 急诊

急诊 refers specifically to emergency medical situations, while 普通门诊 is for regular outpatient visits.

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