Language/Yue-chinese/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Yue Chinese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will go over health-related vocabulary in Yue Chinese. Knowing this vocabulary will help you in everyday situations such as at the doctor's office or pharmacy. To improve your Yue Chinese vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Common Symptoms[edit | edit source]
These are the most common symptoms that you might experience when you are feeling unwell:
Yue Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
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头疼 | tóu tén | Headache |
发烧 | fā shāo | Fever |
咳嗽 | ké sòu | Cough |
疲劳 | pí láo | Fatigue |
疼痛 | téng tòng | Pain |
恶心 | ě xīn | Nausea |
失眠 | shī mián | Insomnia |
Here is an example dialogue:
- Person 1: 我头疼。(I have a headache.)
- Person 2: 你要不要吃药?(Do you want to take some medicine?)
Parts of the Body[edit | edit source]
It is important to be able to name different parts of the body when going to the doctor. Here are some common body parts:
Yue Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
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头 | tóu | Head |
手 | shǒu | Hand |
脚 | jiǎo | Foot |
腿 | tuǐ | Leg |
肚子 | dù zi | Stomach |
心脏 | xīn zàng | Heart |
Here is an example dialogue:
- Doctor: 你手疼吗?(Does your hand hurt?)
- Patient: 是的,有点儿疼。(Yes, it hurts a little.)
Medications[edit | edit source]
When you are feeling unwell, you might need to take medication. Here are some common medications:
Yue Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
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药 | yào | Medicine |
感冒药 | gǎn mào yào | Cold medicine |
镇痛药 | zhèn tòng yào | Pain reliever |
抗生素 | kàng shēng sù | Antibiotics |
维生素 | wéi shēng sù | Vitamins |
止痒药 | zhǐ yǎng yào | Anti-itch medication |
Here is an example dialogue:
- Pharmacist: 你需要买什么药?(What medicine do you need?)
- Customer: 我感冒了,需要买感冒药。(I have a cold, I need to buy cold medicine.)
Hospitals and Medical Staff[edit | edit source]
If you ever need to visit a hospital, it is important to know the names of different medical staff and hospital departments:
Yue Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
医生 | yī shēng | Doctor |
护士 | hù shì | Nurse |
诊所 | zhěn suǒ | Clinic |
急救室 | jí jiù shì | Emergency Room |
手术室 | shǒu shù shì | Operating Room |
病房 | bìng fáng | Hospital Room |
Here is an example dialogue:
- Patient: 我需要看医生。(I need to see a doctor.)
- Receptionist: 好的,医生在三楼。(Okay, the doctor is on the third floor.)
Don't forget to ask friends and native speakers for more vocabulary related to health!
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