请叫救护车。

How it works

请 (qǐng) + Verb + Object.

• 叫 (jiào): to call / to summon
• 救护车 (jiù hù chē): ambulance

Literal meaning

The word for ambulance, 救护车 (jiù hù chē), literally translates to 'rescue-protect-vehicle'.

Emergency numbers

The emergency medical number in mainland China is 120. You can also instruct someone by saying 请打120 (qǐng dǎ yāo èr líng).

Notes

A direct request to call an ambulance, using the verb 'jiào' (to call/summon).