How to say you have a cough in Chinese

我有点咳嗽。

wǒ yǒudiǎn késou

I'm coughing a little

Grammar and structure

The structure is: 我 (I) + 有点 (a bit) + 咳嗽 (cough). 有点 indicates a mild degree, so you're saying you have a slight cough.

When to use it

Use this when visiting a doctor or pharmacy to describe your symptom. It's a straightforward way to communicate your condition. If the cough is severe, you might say 我咳嗽得很厉害 (I cough badly), but this phrase is fine for a mild cough.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “I'm coughing a little” in Chinese?

“I'm coughing a little” in Chinese is 我有点咳嗽。 (wǒ yǒudiǎn késou).

How do you pronounce 我有点咳嗽。?

我有点咳嗽。 is pronounced wǒ yǒudiǎn késou.

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