English–Chinese

“jaundice” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuáng dǎn

Example

宝宝出生时有黄疸,医生说会好的。báo bǎo chū shēng shí yǒu huáng dǎn yī shēng shuō huì hǎo de

The baby had jaundice at birth, and the doctor said it would get better.

Illustration for 黄疸 (jaundice)

How to say “jaundice” in Chinese

“Jaundice” in Chinese is 黄疸 (huáng dǎn).

Yellowing appears in the skin and whites of the eyes when bilirubin builds up in the body.

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

Example sentences with 黄疸

宝宝有黄疸时要及时就医。báo bǎo yǒu huáng dǎn shí yào jí shí jiù yī

When a baby has jaundice, seek medical care promptly.

Tips for using 黄疸

  • English speakers may associate jaundice mainly with newborns, but Chinese uses this same noun for adults with liver or bile-duct disease as well.

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