English–Chinese
“cough” in Chinese
How to say “cough” in Chinese
“Cough” in Chinese is 咳 (ké).
Air driven sharply through the throat creates a rough sound that may clear the throat once or come in a series of powerful bursts.
Example sentences with 咳
孩子一有感冒就会咳个不停。hái zi yì yǒu gǎn mào jiù huì ké gè bù tíng
Whenever the child catches a cold, they cough nonstop.
Tips for using 咳
- In a quiet public setting, an intentional light cough can signal a wish to be noticed, whereas an involuntary cough usually carries no such message; context distinguishes the two.
Other Chinese words for “cough”
我一喝冷水就会咳嗽。wǒ yì hē léng shuǐ jiù huì ké sòu
I cough whenever I drink cold water.