Disease
The “Illness” vocabulary set provides basic Chinese learners with vocabulary related to health and illness, helping learners communicate effectively in necessary situations. The vocabulary set includes words about common diseases, symptoms, medicines, and activities related to health care. Learners can use this vocabulary set in conjunction with other online Chinese learning resources to improve their level. This material is suitable for beginners in Chinese who want to expand their vocabulary on the topic of health.
我头疼得很厉害。
I have a terrible headache.
Use: Refers to the state of headache, often used with adverbs of degree such as 很 (hěn - very), 非常 (fēicháng - extremely).
我感冒了。
I have a cold.
Use: Common word, used in everyday communication to refer to the common cold.
孩子发烧了，需要去看医生。
The child has a fever and needs to see a doctor.
Use: Indicates the action of having a fever, often used with a person as the subject.
他咳嗽得很厉害。
He coughed very badly.
Use: Just the act of coughing, which may be accompanied by conditions such as dry cough or cough with phlegm.
我的肚子疼。
My stomach hurts.
Use: Just pain in the abdomen.
他生病了，需要休息。
He is sick and needs rest.
Use: Indicates a state of illness, often used with words indicating rest and treatment.
伤口疼痛难忍。
The wound is painful and uncomfortable.
Use: Indicates the degree of pain, often used with words indicating the degree of discomfort.
主要的症状是发烧和咳嗽。
The main symptoms are fever and cough.
Use: Only signs of illness.
预防疾病很重要。
Prevention is very important.
Use: Just general diseases.
我去看医生。
I go to see the doctor.
Use: Medical professionals only.
Quick learning tips:
- Tone: Memorize the tone of each word by practicing reading it aloud and recording your voice.
- Tips to remember Chinese characters: Analyze the structure of Chinese characters, associate them with images or stories to make it easier to remember. For example: 头 (tóu – head) + 疼 (téng – pain) = 头疼 (tóu téng – headache).
- How to use in a sentence: Practice putting vocabulary words into sentences to better understand their usage and context.
- Review regularly: Create flashcards or use vocabulary learning apps to review every day.
- Practical application: Look for Chinese articles, videos, or songs related to the topic of illness to get familiar with how to use vocabulary in real-life contexts.
Vocabulary
| From | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 头疼 | tóuténg | Headache |
| 感冒 | gǎn mào | Flu |
| 发烧 | fā shāo | Fever |
| 咳嗽 | ké sou | Cough |
| 肚子疼 | dùzi téng | Stomach-ache |
| 生病 | shēng bìng | sick |
| 疼痛 | téng tòng | Painful |
| 症状 | zhòngzhàng | Symptom |
| 疾病 | jí bìng | Disease |
| 医生 | yīshēng | Doctor |
| 医院 | yīyuàn | Hospital |
| 治疗 | zhìliáo | Treatment |
| 药物 | yào wù | Medicine |
| 检查 | jiǎn chá | Examination |
| 诊断 | zhěn duàn | Diagnose |
| 肺炎 | fèiyán | Pneumonia |
| 流感 | liúgǎn | Flu |
| 腹泻 | fù xiè | Diarrhea |
| 呕吐 | ǒu tù | Vomit |
| 过敏 | guòmíng | Allergy |
| 血压 | xuè yā | Blood pressure |
| 心脏病 | xīn zàng bìng | Heart disease |
| 高血压 | gāo xuè yā | High blood pressure |
| 低血压 | dī xuè yā | Low blood pressure |
| 慢性病 | màn xìng bìng | Chronic disease |
| 急症 | jí zhèng | Acute illness |
| 感染 | gǎnrǎn | Infection |
| 病毒 | bìngdú | Virus |
| 细菌 | xìjūn | Bacteria |
| 预防 | yùfáng | Prevent |
| 康复 | kāng fù | Recovery |
| 头痛 | tóu tòng | headache |
| 发炎 | fā yán | inflammation |
| 流鼻涕 | liú bí tì | runny nose |
| 哮喘 | xiāo chuǎn | asthma |
| 糖尿病 | táng niào bìng | diabetes |
| 癌症 | ái zhèng | cancer |
| 医治 | yī zhì | treatment |
| 痊愈 | quányù | cured |
| 病症 | bìng zhèng | medical condition |
| 病情 | bìng qíng | illness |
| 药品 | yào pǐn | medicine |
| 护士 | hùshì | nurse |
| 体检 | tǐ jiǎn | physical examination |
| 手术 | shǒu shù | surgery |
| 住院 | zhùyuàn | hospitalized |
| 出院 | chū yuàn | discharged |
| 保健 | bǎo jiàn | health |
| 骨折 | gǔzhé | fracture |
| 受伤 | shòushāng | bị thương |
| 晕车 | yūn chē | say xe |
| 晕船 | yūn chuán | say tàu |
| 疲劳 | píláo | mệt mỏi |
| 失眠 | shīmián | mất ngủ |
| 焦虑 | jiāolǜ | lo âu |
| 抑郁症 | yìyù zhèng | trầm cảm |
| 精神病 | jīngshén bìng | bệnh tâm thần |
| 药 | yào | medicine |
| 药方 | yàofāng | prescription |
| 健康 | jiànkāng | healthy |
| 疼痛难忍 | téngtòng nánrěn | đau đớn không chịu nổi |