China has hospitals and clinics in all major cities, and emergency medical services are available.
However, communication can be difficult if you do not speak Chinese.
This guide helps you describe symptoms and request medical help using simple Chinese phrases.
🩺 I need a doctor.
Chinese: 我需要医生。
Pinyin: wǒ xūyào yīshēng.
English: I need a doctor.
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💬 Example:
A: Excuse me, I need a doctor.
A: 您好，我需要医生。
B: Please wait a moment, I will contact the hotel doctor.
B: 请稍等，我联系酒店医护人员。
💡 Tip:
Use this phrase when you feel unwell and want staff to arrange medical help.
🩺 I feel sick.
Chinese: 我不舒服。
Pinyin: wǒ bù shūfu.
English: I feel sick.
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💬 Example:
A: I feel sick and have a headache.
A: 我不舒服，头很疼。
B: Sit down and rest, I will get you hot water.
B: 您坐下休息一下，我给您拿热水。
💡 Tip:
General sentence to tell staff you are not feeling well.
🩺 I am allergic.
Chinese: 我过敏。
Pinyin: wǒ guòmǐn.
English: I am allergic.
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💬 Example:
A: I am allergic to seafood.
A: 我对海鲜过敏。
B: Noted, I will remind the kitchen.
B: 记下了，我会通知后厨。
💡 Tip:
Say this to warn restaurant or hotel staff about food or skin allergies.
🩺 Call an ambulance.
Chinese: 叫救护车。
Pinyin: jiào jiùhù chē.
English: Call an ambulance.
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💬 Example:
A: Hurry up, call an ambulance.
A: 快点，帮我叫救护车。
B: Don’t panic, I’ll call 120 right now.
B: 别慌张，我马上拨打 120。
💡 Tip:
Use this in serious emergency situations when you need emergency medical transport.
🩺 It hurts here.
Chinese: 这里疼。
Pinyin: zhèlǐ téng.
English: It hurts here.
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💬 Example:
A: It hurts here on my stomach.
A: 我的肚子这里疼。
B: Let me note it down for the doctor.
B: 我记下来告诉医生。
💡 Tip:
Point to your body while saying this to show staff where you feel pain.
Travel Tip
If you feel sick or injured in China, go to the nearest hospital or ask hotel/airport staff for help.
Showing written Chinese phrases on your phone can help doctors understand your situation quickly.
In major cities, many hospitals have staff who can assist international patients.