How to ask "What hurts?" in Chinese

你哪里不舒服?

nǐ nǎlǐ bù shūfu?

What hurts you?

Grammar and structure

你 (you) + 哪里 (where) + 不 (not) + 舒服 (comfortable). Literally 'where are you not comfortable?' The question word 哪里 asks for the location of discomfort.

When to use it

Use this when you're concerned about someone's health and want to know the specific area of pain. It's a caring question, often used by doctors or friends. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless you're genuinely worried.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “What hurts you?” in Chinese?

“What hurts you?” in Chinese is 你哪里不舒服? (nǐ nǎlǐ bù shūfu?).

How do you pronounce 你哪里不舒服??

你哪里不舒服? is pronounced nǐ nǎlǐ bù shūfu?.

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