健康与身体

📚 22 Words 💬 3 Dialogues ⏱️ 45 min 🎯 Intermediate

Learn vocabulary for body parts, health conditions, visiting the doctor, and discussing wellness in everyday Chinese conversations.

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Vocabulary 词汇学习

身体

shēn tǐ

body/health

我的身体很健康。

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头疼

tóu téng

headache

我有点头疼。

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发烧

fā shāo

have a fever

孩子发烧了。

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咳嗽

ké sou

cough

我咳嗽好几天了。

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感冒

gǎn mào

catch a cold

我感冒了。

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医院

yī yuàn

hospital

我需要去医院。

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医生

yī shēng

doctor

医生说我需要休息。

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护士

hù shì

nurse

护士很温柔。

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药

yào

medicine

这种药很有效。

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挂号

guà hào

我去医院挂号。

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检查

jiǎn chá

examine/check

需要做检查。

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休息

xiū xi

rest

我需要休息几天。

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牙疼

yá téng

toothache

我牙疼得厉害。

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肚子疼

dù zi téng

stomachache

我肚子疼。

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血压

xuè yā

blood pressure

我的血压有点高。

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预约

yù yuē

make an appointment

我想预约医生。

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手术

shǒu shù

surgery/operation

他需要做手术。

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疫苗

yì miáo

vaccine

我打了疫苗。

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体检

tǐ jiǎn

physical examination

每年都要体检。

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健康

jiàn kāng

health/healthy

身体健康很重要。

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运动

yùn dòng

exercise/sports

我每天运动。

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减肥

jiǎn féi

lose weight

我正在减肥。

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Dialogues 对话练习

Dialogue 1: At the Hospital

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A: 医生

B: 李明

你好，我挂了内科。

Nǐ hǎo, wǒ guà le nèi kē.

Hello, I registered for internal medicine.

你哪里不舒服？

Nǐ nǎ lǐ bù shū fu?

Where do you feel uncomfortable?

我发烧，而且头疼。

Wǒ fā shāo, ér qiě tóu téng.

I have a fever, and also a headache.

让我看看，你先量一下体温。

Ràng wǒ kàn kan, nǐ xiān liáng yī xià tǐ wēn.

Let me check, first measure your temperature.

Dialogue 2: At the Pharmacy

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A: 药师

B: 王小红

你好，我想买点药。

Nǐ hǎo, wǒ xiǎng mǎi diǎn yào.

Hello, I want to buy some medicine.

什么药？

Shén me yào?

What medicine?

我感冒了，咳嗽得厉害。

Wǒ gǎn mào le, ké sou de lì hai.

I have a cold, and I'm coughing badly.

要不要看看嗓子？

Yào bù yào kàn kan sǎng zi?

Should I take a look at your throat?

我看看，嗓子有点红。

Wǒ kàn kan, sǎng zi yǒu diǎn hóng.

Let me see, your throat is a bit red.

我给你开点感冒药和止咳糖浆。

Wǒ gěi nǐ kāi diǎn gǎn mào yào hé zhǐ ké táng jiāng.

I'll prescribe you some cold medicine and cough syrup.

Dialogue 3: Talking About Health

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A: 医生

B: 张先生

Grammar 语法讲解

Grammar Point 1: ...得厉害 (very/advery - result complement)

The particle "得" (dé) is used to link a verb or adjective to a result/complement that describes the degree. When followed by an adjective or phrase like "厉害", it emphasizes the degree of an action or state.

我咳嗽得厉害。

Wǒ ké sou de lì hai.

I cough badly.

他疼得厉害。

Tā téng de lì hai.

He is in severe pain.

Grammar Point 2: ...应该... (should/ought to)

"应该" (yīng gāi) is used to express obligation or recommendation. It is similar to "should" or "ought to" in English. Use it to give advice or suggestions.

你应该多运动。

Nǐ yīng gāi duō yùn dòng.

You should exercise more.

你应该早点休息。

Nǐ yīng gāi zǎo diǎn xiū xi.

You should rest early.

Grammar Point 3: 让 + Person + Verb (Let/Have someone do something)

"让" (ràng) is used to indicate having or letting someone do something. It can also express a suggestion or proposal involving others.

让我看看。

Ràng wǒ kàn kan.

Let me have a look.

让他先休息一下。

Ràng tā xiān xiū xi yī xià.

Let him rest for a while first.

Reading 阅读理解

Staying Healthy

Jiàn 健 kāng 康 de 的 shēng 生 huó 活 fēi 非 cháng 常 zhòng 重 yào 要。Wǒ 我 měi 每 tiān 天 zǎo 早 shàng 上 qǐ 起 chuáng 床 hòu 后 dōu 都 yào 要 duàn 锻 liàn 炼 shēn 身 tǐ 体。Wǒ 我 xǐ 喜 huan 欢 pǎo 跑 bù 步 hé 和 yóu 游 yǒng 泳。Chī 吃 fàn 饭 de 的 shí 时 hòu 候，wǒ 我 jìn 尽 liàng 量 bù 不 chī 吃 yóu 油 nì 腻 de 的 shí 食 wù 物，duō 多 chī 吃 shū 蔬 cài 菜 hé 和 shuǐ 水 guǒ 果。Měi 每 nián 年 wǒ 我 dōu 都 yào 要 zuò 做 tǐ 体 jiǎn 检，zhè 这 yàng 样 kě 可 yǐ 以 jí 及 shí 时 fā 发 xiàn 现 wèn 问 tí 题。Rú 如 guǒ 果 shēng 生 bìng 病 le 了，wǒ 我 huì 会 jí 及 shí 时 qù 去 yī 医 yuàn 院 kàn 看 bìng 病。

A healthy lifestyle is very important. I exercise every morning after getting up. I like running and swimming. When eating, I try not to eat oily food, and eat more vegetables and fruits. Every year I have a physical examination, so that I can discover problems in time. If I get sick, I go to the hospital promptly to see a doctor.

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Practice 练习测试

Health Vocabulary

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At the Hospital

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Describing Symptoms

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Culture Tip: Healthcare in China

China has a comprehensive healthcare system with both Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (中医 zhōng yī). Many people consult both types of doctors depending on their conditions. TCM includes treatments like acupuncture (针灸 zhēn jiǔ), herbal medicine (中药 zhōng yào), and cupping therapy (拔罐 bá guàn).

In major Chinese cities, hospitals can be very crowded. It's common to register for appointments in advance using apps like WeChat or Alipay. Large hospitals often have specialized departments and patients may need referrals from general practitioners for specialist care.

Health insurance (医疗保险 yī liáo bǎo xiǎn) coverage has expanded significantly in China, but out-of-pocket expenses can still be substantial for serious illnesses. Many employers provide additional health benefits as part of their compensation packages.

Preventive healthcare is highly valued in Chinese culture. Activities like morning tai chi in parks, walking, and eating nutritious foods are common practices for maintaining health, especially among older adults.

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