English–Chinese

“tenderness” in Chinese

Chinese

Also触痛 (chù tòng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinyā tòng

Example

医生触诊时发现我腹部有压痛。yī shēng chù zhěn shí fā xiàn wǒ fù bù yǒu yā tòng

When the doctor presses on my abdomen, they find tenderness.

Illustration for 压痛 (tenderness)

How to say “tenderness” in Chinese

“Tenderness” in Chinese is 压痛 (yā tòng).

A sore spot that reveals itself when pressure is applied.

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

Example sentences with 压痛

按肚子的时候，会感觉到压痛。àn dǔ zi de shí hòu huì gǎn jué dào yā tòng

When you press on your abdomen, you can feel tenderness.

Tips for using 压痛

  • In a clinic, this word records a finding tested by touch, so it is more specific than simply saying that a body part hurts.

Other Chinese words for “tenderness”

2

触痛

chù tòng

nountenderness

这里一碰就有触痛。zhè lǐ yí pèng jiù yǒu chù tòng

This spot is tender to the touch.

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