Emergency Information
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Emergency Numbers in China
Ambulance / Medical Emergency
For medical emergencies requiring ambulance or hospital transport
What to say:
"我要救护车" (wǒ yào jiù hù chē) = "I need an ambulance"
Police Emergency
For crime, theft, or security emergencies
What to say:
"我要报警" (wǒ yào bào jǐng) = "I want to report a crime"
Fire Emergency
For fires or rescue situations
What to say:
"着火了" (zháo huǒ le) = "There's a fire"
Emergency Phrases
Show these phrases to Chinese speakers or point to them when communicating in emergencies.
Prepare Before You Need Help
Save Your Hotel Address in Chinese
Keep your hotel's address written in Chinese characters on your phone. Show this to taxi drivers or emergency responders so they know where to take you.
Carry a Medical History Card
Keep a card in your wallet listing any allergies, current medications, blood type, and emergency contact number in both English and Chinese.
Know Your Nearest Hospital
Before an emergency happens, know which hospital is closest to your accommodation. International hospitals can be found in our Hospital Guide.
Remember These Basics
- • 120 for medical emergencies — ambulances, urgent care
- • 110 for police — crime, theft, safety
- • 119 for fire — fires, rescue situations
- • Save hotel address in Chinese on your phone
- • Keep medical history card in wallet
- • Download translation apps that work offline