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In mainland China, which emergency number should you call for an ambulance?

Call 120 for an ambulance.

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  1. 120 ✔
  2. 110
  3. 119

Why: 120 is the mainland medical emergency number. Use 110 for police, and 119 for fire.

Huh, didn't know that: Ambulance in Chinese is jiùhùchē (救护车), so you can say wǒ yào jiùhùchē, I need an ambulance.

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Answer: 120. 120 is the mainland medical emergency number. Use 110 for police, and 119 for fire.

  1. MDBG Chinese-English Dictionary: 120 www.mdbg.net/chinese/dictionary?page=worddict&wdrst=0&wdqb=120
    the emergency number for medical assistance and first aid in Mainland China
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. MDBG Chinese-English Dictionary: 救护车 www.mdbg.net/chinese/dictionary?page=worddict&wdrst=0&wdqb=%E6%95%91%E6%8A%A4%E8%BD%A6
    ambulance
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  3. MDBG Chinese-English Dictionary: 119 www.mdbg.net/chinese/dictionary?page=worddict&wdrst=0&wdqb=119
    the emergency number for firefighting services in Mainland China
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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