English–Chinese
“onset” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinqǐ bìng
Example
他的起病是在上周一。tā de qǐ bìng shì zài shàng zhōu yī
His illness began last Monday.
How to say “onset” in Chinese
“Onset” in Chinese is 起病 (qǐ bìng).
The first point on an illness timeline, when the disease appears or its symptoms begin.
Example sentences with 起病
家人一发现起病迹象就带他去医院了。jiā rén yì fā xiàn qǐ bìng jì xiàng jiù dài tā qù yī yuàn le
As soon as his family saw signs that his illness had begun, they took him to the hospital.
Tips for using 起病
- In everyday conversation, this noun sounds medical and formal, so it fits patient histories better than casual stories about feeling ill.