根管治疗
gēnguǎn zhìliáo
The English phrase "root canal" is translated into Chinese as 根管治疗 (gēnguǎn zhìliáo).
根管治疗 is the noun used to refer to the surgical operation performed on a root canal. To describe the act of having or undergoing the procedure, you should use the verb 做 before the noun, forming the phrase 做根管治疗.
Meaning: surgical operation on a root canal (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of three parts: 根 (root), 管 (canal/tube) and 治疗 (treatment/therapy).
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to express the action of undergoing the treatment, place the verb 做 before the noun phrase 根管治疗 to form 做根管治疗.
How do you pronounce it?
gēnguǎn zhìliáo
Did you know?
- While 根管治疗 is the clinical term, many Chinese patients use the colloquial phrase 抽神经, which literally means 'pulling out the nerve'.
- The character 管 in 根管治疗 is a homonym for 'to manage' or 'to control' in Chinese.
- If a dentist uses the term 牙根 (tooth root) instead of 根管, they are discussing the anatomy of your tooth rather than the surgery itself.
Examples in context
- 您需要进行根管治疗以避免进一步的感染。You need to undergo root canal treatment to prevent further infection.
- 我听说根管治疗可能会有些疼痛。I've heard that root canal treatment may be a bit painful.
- 我昨天做了根管治疗。Wǒ zuótiān zuòle gēnguǎn zhìliáo.I had a root canal yesterday.
- 医生建议我做根管治疗。Yīshēng jiànyì wǒ zuò gēnguǎn zhìliáo.The doctor suggested I get a root canal.
- 根管治疗的过程很疼吗？Gēnguǎn zhìliáo de guòchéng hěn téng ma?Is the root canal procedure very painful?
Example conversation
A man describes his recent dental procedure to a female friend.
- 梓涵 Zihan你的牙齿好点了吗？Nǐ de yáchǐ hǎodiǎn le ma?Is your tooth feeling better?
- 浩然 Haoran刚做完根管治疗，还有点疼。Gāng zuò wán gēnguǎn zhìliáo, hái yǒudiǎn téng.I just finished a root canal, and it still hurts a bit.
- 梓涵 Zihan浩然，你一定要多休息。Hàorán, nǐ yīdìng yào duō xiūxi.Haoran, you must get plenty of rest.
- 浩然 Haoran谢谢你的关心。Xièxiè nǐ de guānxīn.Thank you for your concern.
