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Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary - Health

Hi Mandarin Chinese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about Health-related vocabulary in Mandarin Chinese. As Mandarin Chinese language teacher with 20 years of experience, I will share with you some cultural information and interesting facts along with analogies to illustrate complex concepts. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to communicate in Mandarin Chinese on health issues with ease. Ps. Don't forget to check out Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Common Health-related Vocabulary

Let's take a look at some common health-related vocabulary in Mandarin Chinese:

Mandarin Chinese	Pronunciation	English
健康 jiàn kāng	jee-an kahng	health
医生 yī shēng	ee shung	doctor
病人 bìng rén	bing ren	patient
药 yào	yow	medicine

Symptoms

When you're feeling unwell, you need to describe your symptoms to the doctor. Here are a few symptoms:

Mandarin Chinese	Pronunciation	English
疼 téng	tuhng	pain
头疼 tóu téng	toe tuhng	headache
发烧 fā shāo	fah shaow	fever
咳嗽 ké sou	kuh soh	cough
嗓子疼 sǎng zi téng	sahng dz tuhng	sore throat

Dialogue:

• Person 1: 我头疼。(Wǒ tóu téng.) (I have a headache.)
• Person 2: 你需要去看医生。(Nǐ xū yào qù kàn yī shēng.) (You need to go see a doctor.)

Medical Conditions

If you're at the doctor's office, you'll need to describe your medical conditions. Here are some of the most common conditions and diseases:

Mandarin Chinese	Pronunciation	English
心脏病 xīn zàng bìng	sshin dzahng bing	heart disease
糖尿病 táng niào bìng	tahng nyaow bing	diabetes
癌症 ái zhèng	eye jung	cancer
高血压 gāo xuè yā	gow shweh yah	high blood pressure

Dialogue:

• Person 1: 我有糖尿病。(Wǒ yǒu táng niào bìng.) (I have diabetes.)
• Person 2: 你需要按时吃药。(Nǐ xū yào àn shí chī yào.) (You need to take medicine on time.)

Prevention

Prevention is always better than cure. Here are some ways to prevent illness:

Mandarin Chinese	Pronunciation	English
锻炼 duàn liàn	dwen lyen	exercise
健康饮食 jiàn kāng yǐn shí	jee-an kahng een shir	healthy diet
避免 Bì miǎn	bee myeen	avoid
保持清洁 bǎo chí qīng jié	baow chur cheeng jyeh	maintain hygiene

Dialogue:

• Person 1: 我最近没去健身房。(Wǒ zuì jìn méi qù jiàn shēn fáng.) (I haven't been to the gym lately.)
• Person 2: 你需要锻炼身体。(Nǐ xū yào duàn liàn shēn tǐ.) (You need to exercise your body.)

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history and is still widely used in China today. Here are some terms related to traditional Chinese medicine:

Mandarin Chinese	Pronunciation	English
针灸 zhēn jiǔ	jen jo	acupuncture
中药 zhōng yào	joong yow	Chinese herbal medicine
推拿 tuī ná	tweh na	massage

Fun Fact: In traditional Chinese medicine, the tongue is a valuable diagnostic tool. The color, coating, shape, and moisture of the tongue can indicate the state of a person's internal organs.

Dialogue:

• Person 1: 你相信中医吗？(Nǐ xiāng xìn zhōng yī ma?) (Do you believe in traditional Chinese medicine?)
• Person 2: 当然，我经常去做针灸治疗。(Dāng rán, wǒ jīng cháng qù zuò zhēn jiǔ zhì liáo.) (Of course, I often go for acupuncture treatment.)

Conclusion

In this lesson, we covered some common health-related vocabulary, including symptoms, medical conditions, prevention, and traditional Chinese medicine. Now you can communicate in Mandarin Chinese about your health issues with ease. To improve your knowledge of Mandarin Chinese vocabulary, you can check out the Polyglot Club website. Don't hesitate to ask questions and find native speakers to practice with. 😎

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