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“headache” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintóu tòng

Example

现在有点头痛,我想睡一会儿。xiàn zài yóu diǎn tóu tòng wǒ xiǎng shuì yí huìr

I have a slight headache right now, so I want to sleep for a while.

Illustration for 头痛 (headache)

How to say “headache” in Chinese

“Headache” in Chinese is 头痛 (tóu tòng).

Pain centered in the head, from a mild passing ache to a serious symptom.

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

Example sentences with 头痛

昨晚睡得少,今天早上有点头痛。zuó wǎn shuì de shǎo jīn tiān zǎo shàng yóu diǎn tóu tòng

I didn't sleep much last night, so I have a slight headache this morning.

Tips for using 头痛

  • Chinese can use this symptom noun directly as the predicate, while English usually needs "have" or "a" in the corresponding sentence.

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