你哪里不舒服？
nǐ nǎlǐ bù shūfu?
What hurts you?
How to say "Are you allergic to medications?" in Chinese
你对什么药过敏吗？
nǐ duì shénme yào guòmǐn ma?
Are you allergic to medications?
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
The phrase uses 'nǐ' (you), 'duì' (to), 'shénme yào' (what medication), 'guòmǐn' (allergic), and the question particle 'ma'.
Variations and politeness
您对什么药过敏吗？
nín duì shénme yào guòmǐn ma?
Are you allergic to any medications? (polite) — More polite because it uses 您 (nín) instead of 你 (nǐ).
你对哪些药过敏？
nǐ duì nǎxiē yào guòmǐn?
Which medications are you allergic to? — Asks for specific medications rather than a yes/no question.
Mini dialogue
A
你对什么药过敏吗？
nǐ duì shénme yào guòmǐn ma?
Are you allergic to any medications?
B
我对青霉素过敏。
wǒ duì qīngméisù guòmǐn.
I am allergic to penicillin.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When a healthcare professional needs to know a patient's medication allergies before prescribing or administering drugs.
- When filling out a medical history form or during a medical consultation.
Avoid when
- Do not use it in casual conversation; it is a serious medical question.
- Do not use it if you are not in a medical context, as it may sound overly formal or intrusive.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say 'Are you allergic to any medications?' in Chinese?
You can say '你对什么药过敏吗？' (nǐ duì shénme yào guòmǐn ma?).
How do you pronounce '你对什么药过敏吗？'?
It is pronounced 'nǐ duì shénme yào guòmǐn ma?' with the tones: nǐ (3rd tone), duì (4th tone), shénme (2nd and neutral tone), yào (4th tone), guòmǐn (4th and 3rd tone), ma (neutral tone).
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