English–Chinese
“heart disease” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxīn zàng bìng
Example
我妈妈有心脏病，每天按时吃药。wǒ mā mā yǒu xīn zàng bìng měi tiān àn shí chī yào
My mother has heart disease and takes her medicine on time every day.
How to say “heart disease” in Chinese
“Heart disease” in Chinese is 心脏病 (xīn zàng bìng).
A problem in the heart that disrupts its pumping or rhythm.
Example sentences with 心脏病
他运动时突然心脏病发作，被送进医院。tā yùn dòng shí tū rán xīn zàng bìng fā zuò bèi sòng jìn yī yuàn
He suddenly had a heart attack while exercising and was taken to the hospital.
Tips for using 心脏病
- English heart disease is a broad category, while heart attack names one sudden event, so a sudden episode needs more specific wording in Chinese.