How to Say “Ambulance” in Chinese
Emergencies and health · HSK 4
"Ambulance" in Chinese is 救护车 (jiù hù chē). 救护车 (jiùhùchē) is an ambulance. The medical emergency number in Mainland China is 120 (not 911).
Primary translation
救护车
jiù hù chē
Traditional: 救護車
When to use it
救护车 (jiùhùchē) is an ambulance. The medical emergency number in Mainland China is 120 (not 911). 打120叫救护车 (dial 120 to call an ambulance) is the go-to sentence. Operators handle English in major cities but speak slowly and clearly. Bring your passport to the hospital; payment is often upfront; many international hospitals accept foreign cards, but some local hospitals need 支付宝 (Alipay) or cash. Travel insurance that covers China medical is essential; Hanban does not subsidise foreigner healthcare.
Example sentences
请叫救护车！
Qǐng jiào jiùhùchē!
Please call an ambulance!
打120！
Dǎ yāo èr líng!
Dial 120!
救护车多长时间能到？
Jiùhùchē duō cháng shíjiān néng dào?
How long until the ambulance arrives?