Chinese phrase
我咳嗽 wǒ ké sòu
Meaning
I'm coughing
When to use it
This says that the speaker is coughing. It is a plain, direct health update that can explain an action or a need for care.
Example dialogue
抱歉，我咳嗽，我去拿口罩。 bào qiàn wǒ ké sòu wǒ qù ná kǒu zhào
Sorry, I'm coughing, so I'll go get a mask.
没关系，去拿吧，你注意休息。 méi guān xì qù ná ba nǐ zhù yì xiū xī
It's okay, go get one, and make sure to rest.