How to Say ‘Take your blood pressure’ in Simplified Chinese
量一下血压
liàng yī xià xuè yā
[lyahng ee shyah shweh-yah]
💬 Usage Tip: 一下 after a verb makes the action sound quick and casual, roughly "just take a quick…". 看一下 means "take a quick look".
Phrase Breakdown
量
liàng
[lyahng]
to measure
Often used in medical settings for taking temperature, blood pressure, and similar checks.
护士先量血压。
The nurse first measures the blood pressure.
一下
yī xià
[ee shyah]
a bit; briefly
Softens the verb to sound more polite and natural.
我帮您看一下有没有位子。
I’ll check for you whether there are seats available.
血压
xuè yā
[shweh-yah]
blood pressure
The pressure of blood in the body, commonly checked at a clinic or hospital.
护士给我量血压。
The nurse measures my blood pressure.
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