How to Say ‘How about I go with him to the hospital for a follow-up?’ in Simplified Chinese
要不我陪他去医院复查一下？
yào bù wǒ péi tā qù yī yuàn fù chá yī xià
[yàobù waw pay tā chyoo yee ywenn fùchá ee shyah]
🇨🇳 In China: Offering to take a parent-in-law to the hospital yourself is a strong show of filial care. Family members routinely accompany elders to appointments in China, and volunteering earns real goodwill.
Phrase Breakdown
要不我陪他
yào bù wǒ péi tā
how about I accompany him
要不 introduces a suggestion: 'how about...?' 陪他 means 'go with him'.
要不我陪你去？
How about I go with you?
Words in this phrase
要不
yào bù
[yàobù]
how about; otherwise
Introduces a suggestion or alternative solution.
要不我们打车吧。
How about we take a taxi?
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The first-person pronoun, used to refer to yourself.
我也想了解这个公司的文化。
I also want to understand this company’s culture.
陪
péi
[pay]
accompany; go with
to accompany someone somewhere or stay with them
我可以陪你去。
I can go with you.
他
tā
[tā]
he; him
Third-person pronoun for a male.
他是我的朋友。
He is my friend.
去医院
qù yī yuàn
to go to the hospital
去 + 医院 means 'go to the hospital'.
他去医院了。
He went to the hospital.
Words in this phrase
去
qù
[chyoo]
to go
A basic verb used for moving to another place.
请先去那边。
Please go over there first.
医院
yī yuàn
[yee ywenn]
hospital
'医院' is a place where people receive medical care.
他在医院工作。
He works at a hospital.
复查一下？
fù chá yī xià
for a follow-up checkup?
复查 means 'follow-up examination'. 一下 makes the action sound brief and casual.
下周要复查。
There's a follow-up checkup next week.
Words in this phrase
复查
fù chá
[fùchá]
follow-up check
A repeat medical examination to check progress.
一个月后来复查。
Come back for a follow-up in a month.
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.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Shanghai business dinners require real Mandarin skills. This app’s situation-based approach meant I could keep up with clients after just a month of practice.”
Ryan M., 36, Consultant
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager