就医

就醫

jiùyī

verb HSK 7-9 #23,979

Meanings

1 to seek medical treatment
2 to see a doctor

Characters

to go to; to approach

medical; doctor

Literally 'go to a doctor.'

Examples

如果症状加重，请及时就医。

Rúguǒ zhèngzhuàng jiāzhòng, qǐng jíshí jiùyī.

If symptoms worsen, please seek medical attention promptly.

很多人因为排队太长不愿意就医。

Hěnduō rén yīnwèi páiduì tài cháng bú yuànyì jiùyī.

Many people are reluctant to see a doctor because the lines are too long.

Tips

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就医 is formal — you'll see it in medical advice, news, and official notices (及时就医, 'seek medical treatment promptly'). In everyday conversation, people say 看病 (kànbìng) or 去医院 (qù yīyuàn).

Stroke Order

就 jiù

医 yī