儿科

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Understanding 儿科 (érkē)

儿科 specifically refers to the medical specialty dealing with children’s health, commonly known as pediatrics. It is a compound of (child) and (department/section), indicating a hospital department focused on children's medical care.

Usage in Conversation

When talking about medical visits for children, 儿科 is the standard term to specify the pediatric department. For example, parents often say “孩子儿科” (take the child to pediatrics) when describing doctor visits.

Common Collocations

  • 儿科医生 (pediatrician): the medical professional specializing in children's health.
  • 儿科检查 (pediatric check-up): routine health examination for children.
  • 儿科门诊 (pediatric outpatient clinic): the outpatient service for children.

Register and Tone

儿科 is a formal and neutral term used in medical contexts. It is appropriate in both spoken and written language, including hospital signage, medical reports, and everyday conversation.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse 儿科 with (gynecology) or 内科 (internal medicine). Each refers to a different medical specialty. 儿科 always relates to children’s health.

Example Sentences

I took my child to the pediatrics department for a check-up.

Pediatricians are very patient and especially good at taking care of

The hospital's pediatrics department recently added new vaccination