English–Chinese
“suppress coughing” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhǐ ké
Example
这个药能止咳吗？zhè ge yào néng zhǐ ké ma
Can this medicine suppress coughing?
How to say “suppress coughing” in Chinese
“Suppress coughing” in Chinese is 止咳 (zhǐ ké).
A remedy acts on coughing as an unwanted symptom and brings its bursts under control.
Example sentences with 止咳
这种药可以止咳，但不能治愈感冒。zhè zhǒng yào ké yǐ zhǐ ké dàn bù néng zhì yù gǎn mào
This medicine can suppress coughing, but it cannot cure a cold.
Tips for using 止咳
- The word describes control of a symptom, not proof that its underlying cause has been treated, so product wording may distinguish symptom relief from a cure.