Going to see a doctor in China is a complicated procedure for many of us, even for me, as a local. And the language barrier can make it even more difficult. There are various types of hospitals in China; foreign-run hospitals are generally the most expensive option for healthcare, while the public hospitals and clinics are commonly chosen so international patients can pay similar prices for treatment as locals. You will need to choose a hospital depending on your own situation. Here are some words and phrases you might need to make your public hospital visit more efficient (and i hope you will never need to use them!)
Get Registration
Hospital 医院 yīyuàn
Doctor 医生/大夫 yīshēng/dàifū
Nurse 护士 hùshì
Register 挂号 guàhào
Call the number 叫号 jiàohào
Can you tell me where I register?
Qǐng wèn zài nǎ lǐ guà hào? 请问在哪里挂号？
Which department should I go to?
Wǒ yīnggāi qù nǎyígè bùmén? 我应该去哪一个部门？
How much does registration cost?
Guàhào xūyào duōshǎo qián? 挂号需要多少钱？
How to Describe Your Symptoms
Fever 发烧 fāshāo
Sore throat 嗓子疼sǎngziténg
Runny nose 流鼻涕 liúbítì
Sneeze 打喷嚏 Dǎpēngti
Cough 咳嗽 késou
Stomach ache 肚子疼 dùziténg
Diarrhea 拉肚子 lādùzi
Headache 头疼 tóuténg
I feel _______.
Wǒ gǎnjué 我感觉 _______。
I have a headache.
Wǒ tóuténg. 我头疼。
I have a stomachache.
Wǒ dùziténg. 我肚子疼。
Get Examined
What condition do I have?
Wǒ shēntǐ yǒu shénme wèntí mā？我身体有什么问题吗？
What can I do to get better?
Wǒ xūyào zěnme cáinéng huīfù？ 我需要怎么才能恢复？
Will I need to change my diet?
Yǐnshí xūyào zhùyì shénme？ 饮食需要注意什么？
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