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输液

輸液
shūyè
verb HSK 7-9 #14,688

Meanings

  1. 1 to receive an IV drip
  2. 2 intravenous infusion

Characters

输
shū
to transport; to infuse
液
yè
liquid; fluid
Literally 'transport liquid' - infusing fluid into the body via IV

Examples

HSK 3
医生说我需要输液。
Yīshēng shuō wǒ xūyào shūyè.
The doctor said I need an IV drip.
HSK 3
输液大概需要两个小时。
Shūyè dàgài xūyào liǎng gè xiǎoshí.
The IV drip will take about two hours.
HSK 4
她感冒很严重，去医院输液了。
Tā gǎnmào hěn yánzhòng, qù yīyuàn shūyè le.
She had a bad cold and went to the hospital for an IV.

Tips

culture
In China, IV drips (输液) are extremely common for treating colds and minor illnesses - much more so than in Western countries. You'll see IV rooms (输液室) in most hospitals.

Stroke Order

输 shū
液 yè