Simplified Chinese - Doctor Visit

是___前开始的。

Shì ___ qián kāishǐ de。蓟蓟蓟

It started ___ ago.

Meaning: It started ___ ago.

When to use: Answer when the doctor asks when your symptom began; put a time length in the blank (e.g., "三天", "一周").

Tip: Don't put the duration after 开始 (e.g., avoid “开始三天前”); say 是___前开始的。

我___的时候会疼。

Wǒ ___ de shíhou huì téng.

It hurts when I ___ .

Meaning: It hurts when I ___.

When to use: Describe an action or situation that causes pain, like walking, bending, or swallowing.

Tip: Beginners sometimes use 把 or change word order. Keep it simple: 我___的时候会疼。

我会觉得___，尤其是___的时候。

Wǒ huì juéde ___, yóuqí shì ___ de shíhou.

I feel ___ when I ___ .

Meaning: I feel ___ when I ___.

When to use: Say a sensation first (e.g., dizzy, short of breath), then the triggering situation with 尤其是...的时候.

疼痛是一阵一阵的。

Téngtòng shì yí zhèn yí zhèn de.

The pain comes and goes.

Meaning: The pain comes and goes.

When to use: Use this to describe pain that is not continuous but appears in waves or episodes.

从1到10分，大概是___分。

Cóng yī dào shí fēn, dàgài shì ___ fēn.

On a scale from 1 to 10, it's about ___ .

Meaning: On a scale from 1 to 10, it's about ___.

When to use: Use when the doctor asks you to rate pain intensity; put a number (one word) in the blank.

Tip: Say the number plus 分 (e.g., 五分). Avoid giving a time unit (like 分钟) here.

我用了___，但没什么用。

Wǒ yòng le ___, dàn méi shénme yòng.

I took ___, but it didn't help.

Meaning: I took/used ___, but it didn't help.

When to use: Explain medicines, ointments, or other treatments you've already tried. If you mean medicine taken by mouth, you can say 我吃了___.

因为这个，我一直没法___。

Yīnwèi zhège, wǒ yìzhí méi fǎ ___.

I haven't been able to ___ because of it.

Meaning: I haven't been able to ___ because of it.

When to use: Explain how symptoms affect daily activities like sleeping, walking, or working.

我需要做检查吗？

Wǒ xūyào zuò jiǎnchá ma?

Do I need any tests?

Meaning: Do I need any tests?

When to use: Ask whether you need lab tests, X-rays, or other diagnostics.

我应该避免___吗？

Wǒ yīnggāi bìmiǎn ___ ma?

Should I avoid ___ ?

Meaning: Should I avoid ___?

When to use: Ask about restrictions during recovery, like certain foods or activities.

我什么时候需要再来？

Wǒ shénme shíhou xūyào zài lái?

When should I come back?

Meaning: When should I come back?

When to use: Ask about follow-up timing or when to return for review.

我最近发现___。

Wǒ zuìjìn fāxiàn ___.

I've noticed ___ recently.

Meaning: I've noticed ___ recently.

When to use: Describe recent changes in symptoms or new signs the doctor should know about.

疼痛会扩散到我的___。

Téngtòng huì kuòsàn dào wǒ de ___.

The pain spreads to my ___.

Meaning: The pain spreads to my ___.

When to use: Tell the doctor if pain radiates to another area (e.g., back, leg, arm).

这会是___的副作用吗？

Zhè huì shì ___ de fùzuòyòng ma?

Could this be a side effect of ___?

Meaning: Could this be a side effect of ___?

When to use: Ask whether a medicine or treatment might be causing the symptom as a side effect.