大夫 (dài fu): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 大夫 is a term that refers to a doctor or physician. It is commonly used in both traditional and modern Chinese medicine to describe a medical professional who has received formal training and certification. In addition to being used to refer to a doctor, the term 大夫 can also be used as a title of respect for someone who is highly skilled or accomplished in their field. For example, it might be used to refer to a renowned scholar or master craftsman.

Translation

Noun: doctor

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
这位大夫非常有经验zhè wèi dàfū fēicháng yǒu jīngyànThis doctor has a lot of experience
我需要去看大夫wǒ xūyào qù kàn dàfūI need to go see a doctor
他是一位很有名的大夫tā shì yī wèi hěn yǒumíng de dàfūHe is a very famous doctor
大夫说我需要多休息dàfū shuō wǒ xūyào duō xiūxíThe doctor said I need to rest more
这位大夫很有耐心zhè wèi dàfū hěn yǒu nàixīnThis doctor is very patient
大夫给了我一些药dàfū gěi le wǒ yīxiē yàoThe doctor gave me some medicine
我们需要找一位好的大夫wǒmen xūyào zhǎo yī wèi hǎo de dàfūWe need to find a good doctor
大夫告诉我需要多喝水dàfū gàosù wǒ xūyào duō hē shuǐThe doctor told me to drink more water

HSK

大夫 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 大夫 with Pinyin and English Translation