Chinese phrase
家里有人生病吗？ jiā lǐ yǒu rén shēng bìng ma
Meaning
Is anyone sick at home?
When to use it
This asks whether anyone at home is ill. It is a direct, neutral question often used before a visit when illness may affect plans.
Example dialogue
我想过去一趟，家里有人生病吗？ wǒ xiǎng guò qù yí tàng jiā lǐ yǒu rén shēng bìng ma
I would like to come over. Is anyone sick at home?
没有，你随时可以来。 méi yǒu nǐ suí shí ké yǐ lái
No, you can come anytime.