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How to Say ‘If you need a blood test,’ in Simplified Chinese

如果要抽血,

rú guǒ yào chōu xuè

[roo-gwaw yao choh-shyweh]

Phrase Breakdown

如果要

rú guǒ yào

if (you) need to

Introduces a condition or possibility.

Example

如果要预约,请打电话。

If you need to make an appointment, please call.

Words in this phrase

如果

rú guǒ

[roo-gwaw]

if

Introduces a possible condition.

Example

如果要抽血,今天不要吃早餐。

If you need a blood draw, don’t eat breakfast today.

yào

[yao]

to need; to have to

Shows necessity in a situation.

Example

如果要抽血,请先去登记。

If you need a blood draw, please register first.

抽血

chōu xuè

[choh-shyweh]

to draw blood; blood draw

A common hospital phrase meaning to take a blood sample.

Example

如果要抽血,最好早点来。

If you need a blood draw, it’s best to come early.

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