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Scene illustrating a Simplified Chinese-language doctor visit conversation

Key Phrases

我预约了今天的看诊。

wǒ yù yuē le jīn tiān de kàn zhěn

I have an appointment today.

请问你有什么不舒服的地方吗?

qǐng wèn nǐ yǒu shén me bù shū fú de dì fāng ma

Are you experiencing any discomfort?

我们会做一些检查。

wǒ men huì zuò yī xiē jiǎn chá

We will perform some tests.

Skills You'll Learn

How to make an appointment at a doctor's office

如何在医院预约

rú hé zài yī yuàn yù yuē

Discussing medical symptoms

讨论健康症状

tǎo lùn jiàn kāng zhèng zhuàng

Understanding basic medical procedures

理解基本医疗程序

lǐ jiě jī běn yī liáo chéng xù

Lesson Roleplay

Imagine a scenario where you, the learner, are visiting a local clinic for a scheduled appointment. You introduce yourself to the doctor, expressing concern over recent high blood pressure readings. The doctor inquires about your past medical history and assures you of immediate test results to address your worries.

你好,我叫 Emily Smith ,我预约了今天的看诊。

nǐ hǎo wǒ jiào ^FIRST^ ^LAST^ wǒ yù yuē le jīn tiān de kàn zhěn

Hello, my name is Emily Smith. I have an appointment today.

你好, Emily Smith 先生。请问你有什么不舒服的地方吗?

nǐ hǎo ^FIRST^ ^LAST^ xiān shēng qǐng wèn nǐ yǒu shén me bù shū fú de dì fāng ma

Hello, Ms. Emily Smith. Are you experiencing any discomfort?

我最近测量的血压有点高,有点担心。

wǒ zuì jìn cè liáng de xuè yā yǒu diǎn gāo yǒu diǎn dān xīn

I've recently had high blood pressure readings, and I'm a bit worried about it.

我明白了。你以前有高血压的问题吗?

wǒ míng bái le nǐ yǐ qián yǒu gāo xuè yā de wèn tí ma

I understand. Have you had issues with high blood pressure before?

没有,这是第一次。

méi yǒu zhè shì dì yī cì

No, this is the first time.

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

👋

你好

nǐ hǎo

Hello

💬 A very common greeting. Pronounced as (nee how).

🇨🇳 A polite way to start any conversation.

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🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

我叫

wǒ jiào

My name is

💬 Literally means 'I am called'. Complete it with your name.

🇨🇳 Introductions in China are typically straightforward.

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📅👨‍⚕️

我预约了今天的看诊。

wǒ yù yuē le jīn tiān de kàn zhěn

I have an appointment today.

💬 The word [预约] means 'appointment'.

🇨🇳 Appointments are highly valued and should be punctual.

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👨

先生

xiān shēng

Mr.

💬 Used before the last name.

🇨🇳 Respectful form of address for men.

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🤕🤔

请问你有什么不舒服的地方吗?

qǐng wèn nǐ yǒu shén me bù shū fú de dì fāng ma

Are you experiencing any discomfort?

💬 Literally, 'Do you have any place uncomfortable?'

🇨🇳 Doctors often begin consultations with this question.

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🕒🔄

最近

zuì jìn

Recently

💬 Can be used to talk about recent events.

🇨🇳 Often used to give context in conversations.

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🩺⬆️💉

高血压

gāo xuè yā

High blood pressure

💬 The word [高] means 'high', and [血压] means 'blood pressure'.

🇨🇳 A common health issue in China as well.

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🤔😟

有点担心

yǒu diǎn dān xīn

A bit worried

💬 [有点] means 'a bit', and [担心] means 'worried'.

🇨🇳 Expressing worry is common in health contexts.

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🤔👍

我明白了。

wǒ míng bái le

I understand.

💬 It confirms comprehension. Use it in conversations.

🇨🇳 Acknowledge understanding or agreement.

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