English–Chinese
“catch a cold” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzháo liáng
Example
我好像着凉了。wǒ hǎo xiàng zháo liáng le
I think I've caught a cold.
How to say “catch a cold” in Chinese
“Catch a cold” in Chinese is 着凉 (zháo liáng).
Cold enters the body and leaves a person mildly unwell.
Example sentences with 着凉
出门别忘了穿外套，别让自己着凉。chū mén bié wàng le chuān wài tào bié ràng zì jǐ zháo liáng
Don't forget to wear a coat when you go out, so you don't catch a cold.
Tips for using 着凉
- Chinese often uses this verb for a recent, mild health change, so it fits a casual health update more naturally than a formal medical report.