我生病了
wǒ shēngbìng le
I am sick
我生病了 is one of the most practical phrases for travelers and expats. Pair it with specific symptoms to get help faster.
Example sentences
我生病了，需要看医生。
Wǒ shēngbìng le, xūyào kàn yīshēng.
I am sick and need to see a doctor.
他生病了，今天不能上班。
Tā shēngbìng le, jīntiān bù néng shàngbān.
He is sick and cannot go to work today.
How to use 我生病了 in practice
我生病了 is a travel item that is easiest to learn inside a complete sentence. Read it with the pinyin wǒ shēngbìng le, then connect it to the meaning “I am sick” before trying to use it from memory. The examples on this page show the phrase in context: 我生病了，需要看医生。 / 他生病了，今天不能上班。.
When you practice 我生病了, do not stop at recognition. Say one example aloud, swap in a new person, place, object, or time word, and then use the phrase in a short answer. This turns a glossary entry into real Mandarin output and exposes word-order or pronunciation mistakes quickly.
Common learner mistake
A common learner mistake is to memorize 我生病了 only as “I am sick” and then translate word by word from English. Instead, learn the whole chunk with the words around it. Notice which nouns, verbs, measure words, or polite markers appear before and after the phrase, and copy that pattern in your own sentence.
Mini practice prompt
Practice prompt: open Hospital emergency phrases guide, start a short conversation, and use 我生病了 naturally in your first or second reply. If the sentence feels awkward, compare it with the examples above and try again with a smaller sentence.
Memory tip: review 我生病了 tomorrow by covering the English meaning, reading only wǒ shēngbìng le, and producing a sentence before checking the examples. Active recall helps this word survive beyond one reading session.
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FAQ
How do I say specific symptoms?
Combine 我 (I) + symptom, e.g. 我发烧 (I have a fever), 我咳嗽 (I have a cough), 我头疼 (I have a headache).
How can I remember 我生病了 faster?
Say 我生病了 inside a full sentence, change one detail, and repeat it in a realistic prompt. The combination of sound, meaning, and context is stronger than memorizing the translation alone.
Can I use 我生病了 in conversation practice?
Yes. Start with the example sentence, then use 我生病了 in a short AI conversation so you can see whether the surrounding word order and tone feel natural.
Published by AI Chinese Coach