Ch 25 · Lesson 21

At the doctor's

Saying what is wrong, and understanding what to do about it.

Why these go together

(nǐ nǎli bù shūfu) is the question a doctor opens with: literally where are you uncomfortable. (bù shūfu) covers being unwell in general, so you can say it before you know what is wrong.

  • ?

    How do I take this medicine?

    Literally: this medicine how eat

  • 。

    I need to go to hospital.

  • ?

    What seems to be the trouble?

    Literally: you where not comfortable

  • 。

    I would like to see a doctor.

  • 。

    I have a bit of a temperature.

  • 。

    You need plenty of rest.

Matching

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Match each phrase to what it means.

Fill in the blank

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Put the missing word back.

  1. 这个怎么吃? (How do I take this medicine?)

    zhè ge ___ zěn me chī ?

  2. 我要去。 (I need to go to hospital.)

    wǒ yào qù ___。

  3. 你哪里不? (What seems to be the trouble?)

    nǐ nǎ lǐ bù ___?

  4. 我想看。 (I would like to see a doctor.)

    wǒ xiǎng kàn ___。

  5. 我有点。 (I have a bit of a temperature.)

    wǒ yǒu diǎn ___。

  6. 你要多。 (You need plenty of rest.)

    nǐ yào duō ___。

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