Module 5 of 12 · 全科中文 Primary Care
常见病 Common Acute Problems
Talk through the everyday visits in Mandarin: colds, flu, sore throats, urinary infections and back pain, with a clear word on antibiotics and a safety net every time.
By the end of this module you can…
- Explain colds, flu, sore throats, urinary infections and back pain in plain Mandarin.
- Say clearly when antibiotics help and when they don’t, using 抗生素, not 消炎药.
- Answer requests for antibiotics, shots and IV drips without dismissing the patient.
- Give home care that fits the patient’s habits, and say how long it should last.
- Give a clear safety net: what should bring them back, and what can’t wait.
Key vocabulary
Fourteen words from this module. Tap the speaker to hear each one.
Common problems
- 感冒gǎn màoA cold
- 流感liú gǎnFlu
- 嗓子疼sǎng zi téngSore throat
- 流鼻涕liú bí tìRunny nose
- 鼻塞bí sèStuffy nose
- 打喷嚏dǎ pēn tìTo sneeze
- 尿路感染niào lù gǎn rǎnUrinary tract infection (UTI)
- 腰疼yāo téngLow back pain
Treatment talk
- 抗生素kàng shēng sùAntibiotic
- 病毒bìng dúVirus
- 细菌xì jūnBacteria
- 休息xiū xiTo rest
- 多喝水duō hē shuǐDrink plenty of fluids
- 打点滴dǎ diǎn dīTo get an IV drip
Ten core phrases
The lines from this module’s take-home phrase sheet. In the course you can print them on one page for your pocket.
- 这是病毒引起的，抗生素没有用。Zhè shì bìng dú yǐn qǐ de, kàng shēng sù méi yǒu yòng.This is caused by a virus; antibiotics won’t help.
- 抗生素只能杀细菌，对病毒没有用。Kàng shēng sù zhǐ néng shā xì jūn, duì bìng dú méi yǒu yòng.Antibiotics only kill bacteria, not viruses.
- 您这么难受，想快点好，我很理解。Nín zhè me nán shòu, xiǎng kuài diǎn hǎo, wǒ hěn lǐ jiě.You feel awful and want to get better fast. I understand.
- 多休息，多喝水，可以吃点止疼药。Duō xiū xi, duō hē shuǐ, kě yǐ chī diǎn zhǐ téng yào.Rest, drink plenty, and take some pain medicine.
- 感冒一般七到十天会好，咳嗽可能更久。Gǎn mào yì bān qī dào shí tiān huì hǎo, ké sou kě néng gèng jiǔ.A cold usually lasts seven to ten days; a cough can last longer.
- 我用棉签取一下样，查一下。Wǒ yòng mián qiān qǔ yí xià yàng, chá yí xià.I’ll take a swab to test.
- 小便的时候疼不疼？有没有火辣辣的感觉？Xiǎo biàn de shí hou téng bu téng? Yǒu méi yǒu huǒ là là de gǎn jué?Does it hurt or burn when you pee?
- 不用一直躺着，能动尽量动。Bú yòng yì zhí tǎng zhe, néng dòng jǐn liàng dòng.Don’t stay in bed; keep moving as you can.
- 如果发高烧，请当天联系我们；如果喘不上气，请马上打911。Rú guǒ fā gāo shāo, qǐng dàng tiān lián xì wǒ men; rú guǒ chuǎn bu shàng qì, qǐng mǎ shàng dǎ jiǔ yāo yāo.If you get a high fever, contact us the same day; if you’re short of breath, call 911 right away.
- 如果三天以后还没好转，给我们打电话。Rú guǒ sān tiān yǐ hòu hái méi hǎo zhuǎn, gěi wǒ men dǎ diàn huà.If you’re not better in three days, call us.
What’s in Module 5
- Part 1 · Warm-UpWarm-Up: When You Catch a Cold
- Part 2 · The Words for Common ProblemsReading the PinyinHearing 消炎药, Saying 抗生素Vocabulary · Flash CardsBuild the Care Plan
- Part 3 · Explaining the PlanThe Visit ScriptUnderstand, Explain, Then OfferKey PatternsColds and FluSore Throat and the Strep TestBurning When You Pee
- Part 4 · Pain, Drips and SafetyBack Pain: Moving HelpsShots and IV DripsRed Flags in Common Problems
- Part 5 · Concerns & Home CareWhat Patients SayHome Care, in Their WordsThree More Words for Common Problems
- Part 6 · Role-PlayRound 1 · Guided ConversationRound 2 · Controlled PracticeRounds 3, 4 & 5 · Independent
- Part 7 · Knowledge CheckModule 5 Knowledge Check
- Part 8 · Wrap-UpModule 5 HomeworkTake-Home Phrase SheetModule 5 Wrap-Up · 下次见
Practice it properly
The full module adds dialogues, role-plays, pronunciation drills and a Knowledge Check. Pass the check to earn a certificate of completion you can add to LinkedIn.