这里疼
zhèli téng
It hurts here · trad. 這裡疼
这里疼 (zhèli téng) means "it hurts here" or "pain here." It is a direct and practical phrase used to indicate the location of pain, often accompanied by pointing to the specific spot.
What does 这里疼 (zhèli téng) mean?
这里疼 (zhèli téng) means “it hurts here” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “here hurts.”
When to use it
Neutral and direct. It's commonly used in situations where you need to quickly and clearly communicate the location of pain, such as in a medical emergency or when seeking help.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “juh-lee TUNG.” The first syllable has a falling tone, the second is light, and the third is a rising tone.
Other ways to say it
- 我疼wǒ téngI hurt
- 哪里疼？nǎli téng?Where does it hurt?
- 很疼hěn téngvery painful
Examples
医生，我这里疼。
yīshēng, wǒ zhèli téng.
Doctor, it hurts here.
你哪里疼？
nǐ nǎli téng?
Where does it hurt you?
我的头很疼。
wǒde tóu hěn téng.
My head hurts a lot.
Pro tip: Point to the exact spot when you say 这里疼; it's often the most precise way to communicate pain in Chinese, especially in urgent situations.
Related phrases
我肚子疼 · My stomach hurts我发烧了 · I have a fever医院在哪里？ · Where is the hospital
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