Health & Doctor Visit
哪里不舒服? (Where does it hurt?), 头疼 headache, 发烧 fever, 咳嗽 cough, 肚子疼 stomachache. 看医生 (see a doctor). 药 medicine. Describing symptoms clearly.
A lesson of Mandarin A2 — Elementary, in Practical Skills A2, about 10 minutes.
健康与看医生 Health & Doctor Visit
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe physical symptoms, name body parts, and hold a basic conversation at a Chinese clinic or pharmacy.
身体部位 Body Parts
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | Chinese | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 头 | tóu | head | 胃 / 肚子 | wèi / dùzi | stomach |
| 脖子 | bózi | neck | 背 | bèi | back |
| 肩膀 | jiānbǎng | shoulder | 手臂 | shǒubì | arm |
| 胸 | xiōng | chest | 手 | shǒu | hand |
| 腿 | tuǐ | leg | 脚 | jiǎo | foot |
| 膝盖 | xīgài | knee | 手指 | shǒuzhǐ | finger |
| 眼睛 | yǎnjīng | eyes | 鼻子 | bízi | nose |
| 嘴 | zuǐ | mouth | 耳朵 | ěrduō | ear |
| 嗓子 | sǎngzi | throat | 脸 | liǎn | face |
描述症状 Describing Symptoms
Basic pattern: 哪里 + 不舒服
- 哪里不舒服？ — Where is it uncomfortable? / What's wrong?
- 我头不舒服。 — My head is uncomfortable. / My head doesn't feel right.
疼/痛 (téng/tòng) — to hurt/ache
Both mean pain. 疼 is more common for everyday aches; 痛 can be more intense.
| Chinese | Pinyin | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 头疼 | tóuténg | headache |
| 肚子疼 | dùziténg | stomachache |
| 嗓子疼 | sǎngziténg | sore throat |
| 腰疼 | yāoténg | back pain (lower) |
Common symptoms:
| Chinese | Pinyin | English |
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