Body parts in Chinese
After today’s lesson you’ll know the parts of the body in Chinese – some basic medical vocabulary for your language survival kit!
Listen to the audio and follow the pronunciation, and when you’re ready, practice saying the Chinese words aloud. I hope you don’t need to use it, but you’ll also learn how to say "I’m sick" in Chinese – just in case!
Pronouncing the body in Chinese
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身体
the body
腿
the leg
手
the hand
脚
the foot
头
the head
胃
the stomach
后背
the back
When describing physical pain, its useful to know a few expressions that might get you some help when you need it!
疼
pain or ache
我头疼。
I have a headache.
我后背疼。
I have backache.
我胃疼。
I have a stomachache.
我病了。
I'm sick
That's it for this lesson...
Here are a few recommended Chinese lessons to try next!
- Wanting to book accommodation in Chinese.
- Traveling by air? There are some Chinese airplane words you may need to use.
- Ice breaker! Talk about the weather in Chinese!
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