Chinese phrase
有好转还是加重？ yǒu háo zhuǎn hái shì jiā zhòng
Meaning
Are you getting better or worse?
When to use it
Asks whether a condition is improving or getting worse. It is often used by medical staff in a neutral, professional way.
Example dialogue
医生看了病历后问：您现在有好转还是加重？ yī shēng kàn le bìng lì hòu wèn nín xiàn zài yǒu háo zhuǎn hái shì jiā zhòng
After looking at the medical record, the doctor asked, "Are you getting better or worse now?"
有好转，发烧减退了，但仍然有点虚弱。 yǒu háo zhuǎn fā shāo jiǎn tuì le dàn réng rán yóu diǎn xū ruò
I'm getting better. My fever has gone down, but I still feel a little weak.