How to say "I don't feel well" in Chinese

我不舒服。

wǒ bù shūfu

I don't feel well

Grammar and structure

我 (wǒ) is 'I', 不 (bù) is 'not', and 舒服 (shūfu) means 'comfortable' or 'feeling well'. The structure is subject + negation + adjective, meaning 'I am not comfortable'.

When to use it

Use 我不舒服 when you're feeling unwell, whether it's a headache, stomachache, or general malaise. It's a general statement and can be used in any situation, from telling a friend to informing a doctor. For specific symptoms, you can add details like 我头疼 (wǒ tóu téng, 'I have a headache'). It's polite and appropriate in all contexts.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “I don't feel well” in Chinese?

“I don't feel well” in Chinese is 我不舒服。 (wǒ bù shūfu).

How do you pronounce 我不舒服。?

我不舒服。 is pronounced wǒ bù shūfu.

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