shēng bìng
sick
The Chinese word '生病' is used to describe a person who is not in good health. Just like the usage of 'sick' in English, it is often used when a person feels ill or has a disease. It can be used in various contexts including conversations, medical scenarios, etc.
Tā zuótiān shēngbìngle.
He got sick yesterday.
This sentence describes a past event where someone became ill.
Nǐ jīntiān zěnme shēng bìngle?
How come you are sick today?
This sentence is expressing surprise and concern after discovering someone is unwell.
Wǒ shēngbìng de shíhou, xǐhuān hē rè chá.
I like to drink hot tea when I'm sick.
This sentence is stating a personal preference for drinking hot tea during periods of illness.
Shēngbìng de shíhòu, nǐ yīnggāi duō xiūxí.
You should rest more when you're sick.
This sentence is giving advice on what one should do when they are ill.
Nǐ zuótiān shì bùshì shēngbìngle?
Were you sick yesterday?
The speaker is asking whether the other person was unwell the previous day.
Rúguǒ nǐ gǎnjué shēngbìngle, jiù yīnggāi qù yīyuàn.
If you feel sick, you should go to the hospital.
This sentence is offering advice on what to do if one feels ill.
Tā yǐjīng sān tiān méi lái xuéxiào, kěnéng shì shēngbìngle.
He has not come to school for three days, he may be sick.
This sentence is speculating about someone's health condition based on their absence from school.
Tā bù xǐhuān chī shūcài, suǒyǐ cháng shēng bìng.
She doesn't like to eat vegetables, so she gets sick often.
This sentence is attributing frequent illnesses to a refusal to eat vegetables.
Wǒ zài shēngbìng de nà jǐ tiān, zhěngtiān dōu zài shuìjiào.
During the days I was sick, I was sleeping all day.
This sentence is describing the speaker's actions during a period of sickness.
Shēngbìngle bù yīnggāi hē jiǔ.
You shouldn't drink alcohol if you're sick.
This sentence provides advice about abstaining from alcohol when one is unwell.