English–Chinese
“get sick” in Chinese
How to say “get sick” in Chinese
“Get sick” in Chinese is 生病 (shēng bìng).
The body shifts from feeling well to having a health problem.
Example sentences with 生病
弟弟生病了，不能去学校。dì di shēng bìng le bù néng qù xué xiào
My little brother got sick and cannot go to school.
Tips for using 生病
- This verb works for both a mild upset and a serious condition, so the exact symptom or illness is often added separately.
Other Chinese words for “get sick”
他昨天晚上发病了，现在在家休息。tā zuó tiān wǎn shàng fā bìng le xiàn zài zài jiā xiū xī
He got sick last night and is resting at home now.
如果不注意卫生，孩子可能会患病。rú guǒ bú zhù yì wèi shēng hái zi kě néng huì huàn bìng
If children do not pay attention to hygiene, they may get sick.