大夫 (dàifu) — how to say "doctor" in Chinese

Measure word: 位 (wèi)

大夫

Doctor (medical)

Character composition

big

man

Radicals / Keys

Big

#37 · · 3 strokes

Synonyms

Examples

这位大夫非常有经验,很多病人都感谢他。

This doctor is very experienced, many patients thank him.

大夫

See a doctor.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "doctor" in Chinese?

"doctor" in Chinese is 大夫 (dàifu).

What does 大夫 mean in English?

大夫 (dàifu) means "Doctor (medical)".

How is 大夫 pronounced?

It is pronounced dàifu (written as daifu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "doctor" in Chinese characters?

It is written 大夫.

What HSK level is 大夫?

大夫 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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