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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'nurse' with 护士 (hùshi)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    护士 + Verb / Adjective + 的 + 护士

    Explanation

    护士 (hùshi) is a noun meaning "nurse," referring to a healthcare professional who provides patient care. It combines 护 (to protect/care for) and 士 (person/professional). It is commonly used in medical, news, and everyday contexts when discussing healthcare.

    Examples

    • 那位护士对病人非常耐心。

      Nà wèi hùshi duì bìngrén fēicháng nàixīn.

      That nurse is very patient with the patients.

    • 我姐姐是一名护士,在儿童医院上班。

      Wǒ jiějie shì yì míng hùshi, zài értóng yīyuàn shàngbān.

      My older sister is a nurse and works at a children's hospital.

    • 护士每天要照顾很多病人,工作很辛苦。

      Hùshi měitiān yào zhàogù hěn duō bìngrén, gōngzuò hěn xīnkǔ.

      Nurses have to take care of many patients every day; the work is very hard.

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