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“have a headache” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintóu téng

Example

我现在有点头疼。wǒ xiàn zài yóu diǎn tóu téng

I have a bit of a headache right now.

Illustration for 头疼 (have a headache)

How to say “have a headache” in Chinese

“Have a headache” in Chinese is 头疼 (tóu téng).

Discomfort focused on the head and, by extension, the mental strain of facing a troublesome situation.

Full entry for 头疼: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 头疼

这件事总让我头疼，不知道怎么办。zhè jiàn shì zǒng ràng wǒ tóu téng bù zhī dào zěn me bàn

This matter always gives me a headache, and I don't know what to do.

Tips for using 头疼

  • Because the word is common in conversation, degree adverbs can soften it into a mild complaint instead of a strong medical statement.

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