Chinese · Body & Health
医生
yīshēng
Doctor
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person trained to treat sick people.
Example
你应该去看医生。
You should go see a doctor.
Etymology
'医生' (yīshēng) combines '医' (yī), which refers to 'medicine' or 'to treat', and '生' (shēng), meaning 'person' or 'to be born'. The term captures the essence of a person who practices medicine, evolving from ancient traditions of healing.
How & Where It’s Used
'医生' is used in both formal and informal contexts, common in spoken and written language. It applies universally across Mandarin-speaking regions and is a key term in healthcare discussions.