This is the 308th most frequent Chinese word.
病人
Sick person; patient.
In this sentence, '病人' refers to a person who is ill and seeking medical assistance.
医生在帮助病人康复。
The doctor is helping the patient recover.
Here, '病人' describes individuals collectively who are receiving or are in need of medical care.
医院里有许多病人正在排队等候治疗。
There are many patients waiting in line for treatment in the hospital.
This usage of '病人' emphasizes the individual receiving attention or care within a medical context.