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Medical Phrases Tool
Essential Chinese medical phrases for your hospital visit. Listen to pronunciation, save favorites, and download for offline use.
Registration & Check-in
挂号就诊
I need to see a doctor
我需要看医生
wǒ xū yào kàn yī shēng
I want to register for an appointment
我想挂号
wǒ xiǎng guà hào
Which department should I go to?
我应该去哪个科室?
wǒ yīng gāi qù nǎ gè kē shì?
Do you have an English-speaking doctor?
有会说英语的医生吗?
yǒu huì shuō yīng yǔ de yī shēng ma?
How long is the wait?
要等多久?
yào děng duō jiǔ?
Where is the payment counter?
收费处在哪里?
shōu fèi chù zài nǎ lǐ?
I have insurance
我有保险
wǒ yǒu bǎo xiǎn
Can I get a receipt?
可以给我发票吗?
kě yǐ gěi wǒ fā piào ma?
Describing Symptoms
描述症状
I have a fever
我发烧了
wǒ fā shāo le
I have a headache
我头痛
wǒ tóu tòng
I have a stomachache
我肚子痛
wǒ dù zi tòng
I feel dizzy
我头晕
wǒ tóu yūn
I have chest pain
我胸口痛
wǒ xiōng kǒu tòng
I can't sleep well
我睡不好
wǒ shuì bù hǎo
I have been coughing
我一直咳嗽
wǒ yī zhí ké sòu
I have allergies
我有过敏
wǒ yǒu guò mǐn
It hurts here
这里痛
zhè lǐ tòng
Tests & Treatment
检查治疗
I need a blood test
我需要验血
wǒ xū yào yàn xiě
Where do I get an X-ray?
在哪里拍X光?
zài nǎ lǐ pāi X guāng?
I need an ultrasound
我需要做B超
wǒ xū yào zuò B chāo
When will the results be ready?
结果什么时候出来?
jié guǒ shén me shí hòu chū lái?
Is this procedure painful?
这个检查会痛吗?
zhè gè jiǎn chá huì tòng ma?
Do I need to fast?
我需要空腹吗?
wǒ xū yào kōng fù ma?
Can I get a copy of my results?
可以给我一份检查报告吗?
kě yǐ gěi wǒ yī fèn jiǎn chá bào gào ma?
Pharmacy
药房取药
Where is the pharmacy?
药房在哪里?
yào fáng zài nǎ lǐ?
I need to pick up my prescription
我要取药
wǒ yào qǔ yào
How do I take this medicine?
这个药怎么吃?
zhè gè yào zěn me chī?
How many times a day?
一天吃几次?
yī tiān chī jǐ cì?
Before or after meals?
饭前还是饭后吃?
fàn qián hái shì fàn hòu chī?
Are there any side effects?
有副作用吗?
yǒu fù zuò yòng ma?
Do you have English instructions?
有英文说明书吗?
yǒu yīng wén shuō míng shū ma?
I'm allergic to penicillin
我对青霉素过敏
wǒ duì qīng méi sù guò mǐn
Hospitalization & Surgery
住院手术
I need to be hospitalized
我需要住院
wǒ xū yào zhù yuàn
When is the surgery scheduled?
手术什么时候做?
shǒu shù shén me shí hòu zuò?
Will I need anesthesia?
需要麻醉吗?
xū yào má zuì ma?
How long will I stay in the hospital?
我要住院多久?
wǒ yào zhù yuàn duō jiǔ?
Can my family visit me?
家人可以来探望吗?
jiā rén kě yǐ lái tàn wàng ma?
I need a nurse
我需要护士
wǒ xū yào hù shi
When can I be discharged?
我什么时候可以出院?
wǒ shén me shí hòu kě yǐ chū yuàn?
Emergency Situations
紧急情况
Help! Emergency!
救命!紧急情况!
jiù mìng! jǐn jí qíng kuàng!
Call an ambulance
叫救护车
jiào jiù hù chē
I need a doctor immediately
我需要马上看医生
wǒ xū yào mǎ shàng kàn yī shēng
I can't breathe
我呼吸困难
wǒ hū xī kùn nán
I'm having a heart attack
我心脏病发作了
wǒ xīn zàng bìng fā zuò le
I've been in an accident
我出事故了
wǒ chū shì gù le
I'm bleeding heavily
我流血很多
wǒ liú xiě hěn duō
Please contact my family
请联系我的家人
qǐng lián xì wǒ de jiā rén
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