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病 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say bìng slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
这个字用来描述身体不舒服的状态，比如感冒、发烧等。可以用来告诉别人自己生病了。
这个字用来描述身体不舒服的状态，比如感冒、发烧等。可以用来告诉别人自己生病了。
Context note
在日常生活中，当有人身体不适时，可以用这个词来表达。例如去医院看病或者在家休息时。
在日常生活中，当有人身体不适时，可以用这个词来表达。例如去医院看病或者在家休息时。
5 examples
我生病了
Wǒ bìng le
I am sick.
他感冒了
Tā gǎnmào le
He has a cold.
妈妈病了，不能做饭
Māma bìng le, bùnéng zuòfàn
Mom is sick and cannot cook.
生病要多喝水
Bìngshēng yào duō kěshuǐ
When you are sick, drink more water.
医生说他病得很重
Yīshēng shuō tā bìng de hěn zhòng
The doctor said he is very ill.
5 mini stories
小明生病了，妈妈带他去看医生。
Xiǎo míng bìng le, māma dài tā qù kàn yīshēng.
Xiaoming is sick, Mom takes him to see a doctor.
爸爸感冒了，躺在床上休息。
Bàba gǎnmào le, chángtáng xiūxì.
Dad has a cold, he lies in bed and rests.
奶奶生病了，每天都要吃药。
Nǎinai bìngshēng le, měitiān dōu yào chīyào.
Grandma is sick, she has to take medicine every day.
妹妹生病了，哥哥带她去公园散步。
Mèimei bìngshēng le, gēge dài tā qù gōngyuán sànbù.
Sister is sick, Brother takes her to the park for a walk.
生病了要多休息，不要去学校。
Bìngshēng le yào duō xiūxì, bùyào qù xuéxiào.
When you are sick, rest more and don't go to school.