How to Say ‘Where does it feel uncomfortable?’ in Simplified Chinese
哪里不舒服？
nǎ lǐ bù shū fú
[nah-lee boo shoo-foo]
🇨🇳 In China: [哪里不舒服？] is a very standard doctor question in China and sounds neutral, not especially warm or cold. It usually means "what symptom or body area is bothering you," not just literal location.
Phrase Breakdown
哪里
nǎ lǐ
[nah-lee]
where; which part
Can ask about location, or in medical contexts, which part of the body.
医生问我哪里不舒服？
The doctor asked me where I felt unwell.
不舒服
bù shū fú
uncomfortable; unwell
Describes a feeling of physical discomfort or illness.
他今天不舒服。
He feels unwell today.
Words in this phrase
不
bù
[boo]
not; no
A common negative word used before verbs and adjectives.
我哪里不舒服？我头疼。
Where do I feel unwell? I have a headache.
舒服
shū fú
[shoo-foo]
comfortable; well
Describes physical comfort or feeling physically well.
你哪里不舒服？
Where do you feel unwell?
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