我有点咳嗽。
wǒ yǒudiǎn késou
I'm coughing a little
How to say "I have a temperature" in Chinese
我发烧了。
wǒ fāshāo le
I have a temperature
Grammar and structure
This is 我 (I) + 发烧 (have a fever) + 了 (change of state). 了 shows that the fever has started.
When to use it
Use this when reporting a fever to medical staff. It's standard and clear. Avoid saying "我有温度" which is not idiomatic; always use 发烧.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “I have a temperature” in Chinese?
“I have a temperature” in Chinese is 我发烧了。 (wǒ fāshāo le).
How do you pronounce 我发烧了。?
我发烧了。 is pronounced wǒ fāshāo le.
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