Note:
The spoken Chinese Mandarin language has 4
spoken tones. We have attempted to re-create
those below where after each syllable we tell
you (1), (2), (3), or (4) as they correspond
to each of the 4 tones. We encourage you to
complement your Xianzai.com Emergency Chinese
newsletter with a good offline study program.
NEW
WORDS
(1) Doctor:
dai(4) fu(1)
(2) Diarrhoea: la(1) du(4) zi(3)
(3) Vomit: ou(3) tu(4)
(4) Stomach ache: du(4) zi(3) teng(2)
(5) Fever: fa(1) shao(1)
(6)Please help: qing(3) bang(1) mang(2)
LESSON
- Doctor,
I have diarrhoea.
dai(4) fu(1), wo(3) la(1) du(4) zi(3).
- I
have been vomiting all night.
wo(3) tu(4) le yi(1) wan(3) shang(4).
- Doctor,
my stomach ache is getting worse.
dai(4) fu(1), wo(3) de du(4) zi(3) yue(4)
lai(2) yue(4) teng(2) le.
-
Can you give me something for a fever?
ni(2) neng(2) gei(3) wo(3) yi(4) xie(2)
zhi(4) fa(1) shao(1) de yao(4) ma?
* Tip: China has some of the greatest
culinary experiences on earth, but like anywhere,
being cautious about hygiene and cleanliness
are important to ensure that you enjoy your
time in China and not just see the inside of
a bathroom!
Just because food has been
cooked with lots of chili or salt does not
mean that the harmful bacteria have been killed
- it will just taste better! China does not
have potable tap water, even in most hotels,
so stick to bottled waters and avoid ice.
If you do feel unwell with
diarrhoea or vomiting, get yourself to a doctor
or hospital quickly. Dehydration can occur
very quickly and can be fatal if not treated.
