有创可贴吗?
yǒu chuāngkětiē ma?
Do you have band-aids · trad. 有創可貼嗎?
有创可贴吗? (yǒu chuàngkětiē ma) is a direct question asking if someone has band-aids. It's commonly used when you need a small bandage for a minor cut or scrape, especially when traveling or in an unexpected situation.
What does 有创可贴吗? (yǒu chuāngkětiē ma?) mean?
有创可贴吗? (yǒu chuāngkětiē ma?) means “do you have band-aids” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “have band-aid?”
When to use it
Neutral and direct. It's suitable for asking staff in a store, a friend, or a hotel receptionist. For a slightly more polite approach, you can add 请问 (qǐngwèn, “excuse me”) at the beginning.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “YOH CHWAHNG-kuh-tyeh MAH.” The tones are a third tone, followed by a fourth, third, first, and then a neutral tone for 吗.
Other ways to say it
- 请问,有创可贴吗?qǐngwèn, yǒu chuāngkětiē ma?Excuse me, do you have band-aids?
- 有药店吗?yǒu yàodiàn ma?Is there a pharmacy?
- 有止痛药吗?yǒu zhǐtòngyào ma?Do you have pain relievers?
Examples
请问,有创可贴吗?我割伤了手。
qǐngwèn, yǒu chuāngkětiē ma? wǒ gēshāng le shǒu.
Excuse me, do you have band-aids? I cut my hand.
便利店里有创可贴吗?
biànlìdiàn li yǒu chuāngkětiē ma?
Do convenience stores have band-aids?
我需要一个创可贴。
wǒ xūyào yí ge chuāngkětiē.
I need a band-aid.
Pro tip: 创可贴 (chuàngkětiē) literally means “wound-okay-patch.” You can often find them in convenience stores, not just pharmacies.
Related phrases
医院在哪里? · Where is the hospital药店在哪里? · Where is the pharmacy美国大使馆在哪里? · Where is the us embassy
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