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护士 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say hùshi slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
护士在医院帮助病人，也可以在家照顾老人。
hùshi zài yīyuàn bāngzhù bìngren, yě kěyǐ zài jiā zhǎngguó lǎorén.
Nurses help patients in hospitals and also take care of elderly people at home.
Context note
护士经常出现在医院、学校和家庭中。
hùshi jīngcháng chūxiàn zài yīyuàn, xuéxiào hé jiātíng zhōng.
Nurses are often seen in hospitals, schools, and homes.
5 examples
她是一名护士。
tā shì yì míng hù shì。
She is a nurse.
医院里有很多护士。
yī yuàn lǐ yǒu hěn duō hù shì。
There are many nurses in the hospital.
妈妈是护士，经常工作到深夜。
mā ma shì hù shì， jīng cháng gōng zuò dào shēn yè。
Mom is a nurse and often works late into the night.
护士给病人量体温。
hù shì gěi bìng rén liáng tǐ wēn。
The nurse takes the patient's temperature.
家里请了一个护士照顾爷爷。
jiā lǐ qǐng le yí gè hù shì zhào gù yé ye。
We hired a nurse to take care of Grandpa at home.
5 mini stories
小明的妈妈是护士，她经常工作到深夜。
xiǎo míng de mā ma shì hù shì， tā jīng cháng gōng zuò dào shēn yè。
Xiaoming's mom is a nurse and she often works late into the night.
小红的奶奶生病了，护士来家里照顾她。
xiǎo hóng de nǎi nai shēng bìng le， hù shì lái jiā lǐ zhào gù tā。
Xiaohong's grandma is sick and the nurse came to take care of her at home.
小华的爸爸是医生，妈妈是护士。
xiǎo huá de bà ba shì yī shēng， mā ma shì hù shì。
Xiaohua's dad is a doctor and his mom is a nurse.
小丽的姐姐是护士，她经常帮助病人。
xiǎo lì de jiě jie shì hù shì， tā jīng cháng bāng zhù bìng rén。
Xiaoli's sister is a nurse and she often helps patients.
小强的妈妈是护士，她经常工作到深夜。
xiǎo qiáng de mā ma shì hù shì， tā jīng cháng gōng zuò dào shēn yè。
Xiaoqiang's mom is a nurse and she often works late into the night.