Chinese phrase
便秘 biàn mì
Meaning
constipation
When to use it
It describes difficult or infrequent bowel movements. It is a neutral health term used in everyday and medical speech.
Example dialogue
我最近便秘了，肚子很难受。 wǒ zuì jìn biàn mì le dǔ zi hěn nán shòu
I've had constipation lately, and my stomach feels very uncomfortable.
多喝水，多吃蔬菜，必要时吃点通便药。 duō hē shuǐ duō chī shū cài bì yào shí chī diǎn tōng biàn yào
Drink more water, eat more vegetables, and take some laxative if necessary.