y tá
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- Nurse: A healthcare professional, typically working in a hospital or clinic, who is trained to care for patients, assist doctors, and perform medical duties under the direction of a physician or medical officer.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các y tá trong bệnh viện rất tận tâm. (The nurses in the hospital are very dedicated.)
- Y tá đang tiêm thuốc cho bệnh nhân. (The nurse is giving an injection to the patient.)
- Cô ấy mơ ước trở thành một y tá. (She dreams of becoming a nurse.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "y tá" specifically refers to a qualified nurse. In Vietnamese medical hierarchy, a "y tá" works under the supervision of a "bác sĩ" (doctor) or "y sĩ" (medical officer).
Variants and Related Words
Điều dưỡng (n): A more formal or academic term for nurse, often used in official titles and healthcare education contexts.
- Khoa Điều dưỡng của trường đại học. (The university's Faculty of Nursing.)
Y tá trưởng (n): Head nurse or chief nurse.
- Y tá trưởng phụ trách phân công ca trực. (The head nurse is in charge of assigning shifts.)
Synonyms
- Nurse: The primary and direct equivalent in English.
- Caregiver: Emphasizes the caring aspect, though it is a broader term.
- Medical attendant: A more formal synonym highlighting the assisting role.
Related Idioms
- While there are no common idioms using the word "y tá" itself, the profession is often referenced in Vietnamese sayings about care and compassion, such as the common praise: (A good physician is like a compassionate mother), which implicitly includes the nurturing role of nurses.