悬壶问世 — “To start practicing medicine publicly”
悬壶问世 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to start practicing medicine publicly”. To establish a medical practice. Literally, “To hang a gourd/pot and appear in the world”.
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他学成归来后，决定在自己的家乡悬壶问世，为乡亲们服务。
After completing his studies, he decided to open his medical practice in his hometown to serve the villagers.
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What does 悬壶问世 mean?
悬壶问世 (xuán hú wèn shì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to start practicing medicine publicly”.
How do you pronounce 悬壶问世?
悬壶问世 is pronounced xuán hú wèn shì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 悬壶问世 literally mean?
Literally, 悬壶问世 means “to hang a gourd/pot and appear in the world”. It is used to mean “to start practicing medicine publicly”.
What is the Chinese definition of 悬壶问世?
在社会上挂牌行医。原只作“悬壶”，意即行医。