我发烧了
wǒ fāshāo le
I have a fever · trad. 我發燒了
我发烧了 (wǒ fāshāole) means 'I have a fever.' It is used to state that you are experiencing a fever, literally meaning 'I emit heat,' and is a common phrase to use when seeking medical attention or informing others of your condition.
What does 我发烧了 (wǒ fāshāo le) mean?
我发烧了 (wǒ fāshāo le) means “I have a fever” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “I emit heat (now).”
When to use it
Neutral and direct. This is the standard way to say you have a fever, especially in situations like a pharmacy or clinic. It clearly communicates your symptom.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like 'waw FAH-shao-luh.' 我 is a third tone, 发 is a first tone, 烧 is a first tone, and 了 is a neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 我有点发烧wǒ yǒudiǎn fāshāoI have a slight fever
- 我感觉不舒服wǒ gǎnjué bù shūfuI don't feel well
- 我病了wǒ bìng leI am sick
Examples
医生，我发烧了。
yīshēng, wǒ fāshāo le.
Doctor, I have a fever.
我发烧了，头很痛。
wǒ fāshāo le, tóu hěn tòng.
I have a fever and my head hurts a lot.
他昨天发烧了，今天好多了。
tā zuótiān fāshāo le, jīntiān hǎo duōle.
He had a fever yesterday, but he's much better today.
Pro tip: The particle 了 (le) indicates a change of state or completion, meaning you 'now have' a fever. When you say 发烧 (fāshāo), it literally means 'to emit heat,' which is why pharmacies will understand you need fever medicine.
Related phrases
我头疼 · I have a headache我肚子疼 · My stomach hurts这里疼 · It hurts here
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