量体温
liáng tǐwēn
Let's take your temperature · trad. 量體溫
量体温 (liáng tǐwēn) means to take someone's body temperature, typically with a thermometer. It's commonly used when checking for fever or during a health check.
What does 量体温 (liáng tǐwēn) mean?
量体温 (liáng tǐwēn) means “let's take your temperature” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “measure body temperature.”
When to use it
Neutral and direct. It's often used by parents, doctors, or nurses. When asking someone to take their own temperature, you might add 请 (qǐng, “please”).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “LYANG tee-WEN.” The first syllable is a rising tone, and the second is a third tone, while the third is a high-level tone.
Other ways to say it
- 测体温cè tǐwēntake temperature (another common way)
- 量一下体温liáng yīxià tǐwēntake a quick temperature (more gentle)
- 体温计tǐwēnjìthermometer
Examples
宝宝有点发烧，我们来量体温吧。
bǎobao yǒudiǎn fāshāo, wǒmen lái liáng tǐwēn ba.
The baby has a slight fever, let's take his temperature.
请您配合，量体温。
qǐng nín pèihé, liáng tǐwēn.
Please cooperate and take your temperature.
护士给我量了体温。
hùshi gěi wǒ liángle tǐwēn.
The nurse took my temperature.
Pro tip: The character 量 (liáng) means “to measure,” emphasizing the act of using a device like a thermometer to get a reading.
Related phrases
站起来 · Stand up生病了吗？ · Are you feeling sick该吃药了 · Time for your medicine
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