我肚子疼
wǒ dùzi téng
My stomach hurts
我肚子疼 (wǒ dùzi téng) is a common phrase used to express that one's stomach or belly hurts. It's a classic complaint for travelers experiencing discomfort.
What does 我肚子疼 (wǒ dùzi téng) mean?
我肚子疼 (wǒ dùzi téng) means “my stomach hurts” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “I belly hurt.”
When to use it
Neutral and direct. It's appropriate for telling a doctor, a friend, or a family member about your pain. For a milder complaint, you could say 我肚子不舒服 (wǒ dùzi bù shūfu), “my belly is uncomfortable.”
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “wuh DOO-dzuh TUNG.” The first syllable is a third tone, the second is a neutral tone, and the third is a second tone.
Other ways to say it
- 我胃疼wǒ wèi téngmy stomach (organ) hurts
- 我肚子不舒服wǒ dùzi bù shūfumy belly is uncomfortable
- 我有点不舒服wǒ yǒudiǎn bù shūfuI'm a bit unwell
Examples
医生，我肚子疼。
yīshēng, wǒ dùzi téng.
Doctor, my stomach hurts.
我肚子疼，可能是吃坏东西了。
wǒ dùzi téng, kěnéng shì chīhuài dōngxi le.
My stomach hurts, I might have eaten something bad.
他今天早上肚子疼，所以没去学校。
tā jīntiān zǎoshang dùzi téng, suǒyǐ méi qù xuéxiào.
He had a stomachache this morning, so he didn't go to school.
Pro tip: 肚子 (dùzi) refers to the general abdominal area or belly, while 胃 (wèi) specifically means the stomach organ. Use 肚子疼 for general stomach pain.
Related phrases
我不舒服 · I don't feel well我头疼 · I have a headache我发烧了 · I have a fever
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