When someone is feeling unwell or literally sick, we can use the adjective 有病 (yǒubìng). It directly translates to 'have sickness'. So, if you hear someone say '我有点有病', it means 'I am a bit sick'.
§ Understanding '有病'
The Chinese word "有病" (yǒubìng) literally translates to "have illness" or "have sickness." It's an adjective used to describe someone who is sick or ill. While it might seem straightforward, there are some nuances to its usage that are important for learners to grasp.
- Definition
- sick, ill
§ Basic Sentence Structure
You can use "有病" directly after the subject to indicate that someone is sick. It functions similarly to how 'is sick' works in English.
他有病，不能去上班。
Translation hint: He is sick, cannot go to work.
你看起来有病，脸色很差。
Translation hint: You look sick, your complexion is very bad.
§ Using with Degree Adverbs
Like many adjectives in Chinese, "有病" can be modified by degree adverbs such as "很" (hěn - very), "非常" (fēicháng - extremely), or "有点儿" (yǒudiǎnr - a little bit) to express the intensity of the sickness.
她今天很有病，所以没来学校。
Translation hint: She is very sick today, so she didn't come to school.
我有点儿有病，感觉不舒服。
Translation hint: I am a little bit sick, feeling unwell.
§ Negative Form
To say someone is NOT sick, you can use "没病" (méibìng). This is a common and natural way to express the opposite.
他没病，只是有点累。
Translation hint: He is not sick, just a bit tired.
别担心，我没病。
Translation hint: Don't worry, I am not sick.
§ '有病' as a Noun
While primarily an adjective, "有病" can also be part of a common phrase acting like a noun, implying "sickness" or "a problem." However, this is less common for beginner learners to use actively, but good to recognize.
医生问他哪里有病。
Translation hint: The doctor asked where he had sickness (what was wrong with him).
§ Common Phrases and Usage Tips
你是有病吗？ (Nǐ shì yǒubìng ma?): This literally means "Are you sick?" but often implies "Are you crazy?" or "What's wrong with you?" when someone acts strangely. Use with caution as it can be offensive.
身体有病 (shēntǐ yǒubìng): This specifically means "physically ill" or "have a bodily sickness."
他身体有病，不能参加运动会。
Translation hint: He is physically sick, cannot participate in the sports meeting.
When talking about specific illnesses, you'll often use a different structure or specific vocabulary, but for generally feeling unwell or being sick, "有病" is a good starting point. Just remember its directness and potential for implied meanings in certain contexts.
How Formal Is It?
"他生病了，不能來上班。 (He is sick and cannot come to work.)"
"我感覺有點不舒服，想早點回家。 (I feel a bit unwell and want to go home early.)"
"你是不是有病啊？怎麼這麼晚還不睡？ (Are you sick or something? Why aren't you sleeping so late?)"
"小狗生病了，我們要帶牠去看醫生。 (The puppy is sick, we need to take it to the doctor.)"
"那個人腦子有病，做的事情都莫名其妙。 (That person is crazy, everything they do is bizarre.)"
Wusstest du?
This term can also be used informally to mean 'crazy' or 'nuts' when describing someone's behavior, implying they are acting irrationally or ridiculously, as if they are 'sick in the head'.
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他今天有点有病，不想去上班。
He is a bit sick today, doesn't want to go to work.
你看起来有病，要不要去看医生？
You look sick, do you want to see a doctor?
小狗有病了，一直在睡觉。
The puppy is ill, it keeps sleeping.
我感觉自己有病，全身没力气。
I feel sick, no strength in my whole body.
她生病了，所以今天没有来学校。
She is sick, so she didn't come to school today.
Here '生病' is also 'to be sick' or 'to get sick', often used interchangeably with '有病' in this context.
天气变冷了，很容易有病。
The weather turned cold, it's easy to get sick.
吃太多甜食容易有病。
Eating too much sweet food is easy to get sick.
多休息，不要等到有病才后悔。
Rest more, don't wait until you're sick to regret it.
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你是不是有病？
Are you sick? (Can also mean: Are you crazy?)
他看起来有点有病。
He looks a bit sick.
有病就要去看医生。
If you're sick, you should see a doctor.
我今天有病，不能上班。
I'm sick today, can't go to work.
她常常有病。
She is often sick.
这个病人有病很久了。
This patient has been sick for a long time.
他有病在身。
He is ill.
别开玩笑了，你是不是有病？
Stop joking, are you sick? (implies annoyance)
我觉得我有点有病了。
I think I'm a little sick.
有病要及时治疗。
If you're sick, you need to get treatment in time.
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Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: having sickness/illness
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When someone says '你有病啊?' (Nǐ yǒu bìng a?), it's often not a literal question about physical health. It's a common, somewhat aggressive, rhetorical question meaning 'Are you crazy?' or 'What's wrong with you?'. It's used to express frustration or disbelief at someone's actions or words. While direct, it's generally understood as a strong exclamation rather than a serious medical inquiry.
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她今天不舒服，好像___。
The sentence indicates she is not feeling well, so '有病' (sick) is the correct fit.
他___了，所以不能踢足球。
If he can't play football, being '有病' (sick) is the most logical reason.
小狗看起来___，我们带它去看医生吧。
Taking a dog to the doctor suggests it is '有病' (sick).
我妈妈昨天___，今天好多了。
The phrase '今天好多了' (much better today) implies she was '有病' (sick) yesterday.
天气冷，容易___。
Cold weather makes it easy to get '有病' (sick).
你为什么不吃饭？是不是___？
Not eating could be a sign of being '有病' (sick).
You wake up feeling unwell. Describe how you feel using "有病" and what you will do.
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我今天早上醒来感觉有点有病，头疼，喉咙也疼。我想我需要去看医生。
Your friend looks pale and says they feel "有病". What would you suggest they do?
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看你脸色不太好，是不是有病了？你应该多休息，或者吃点药。
Describe a time you or someone you know was "有病" and how it affected their day.
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上周我朋友有病了，他发烧，不能去学校。他感觉很累，一整天都在睡觉。
小明为什么不用去学校？
Read this passage:
小明今天早上觉得身体不舒服，头有点疼，还有点咳嗽。他妈妈说：“小明，你是不是有病了？今天不要去学校了，在家休息吧。” 小明听了妈妈的话，觉得很开心，因为他可以不用做作业了。
小明为什么不用去学校？
小明因为身体不舒服，他妈妈认为他有病了，让他休息，所以他不用去学校。
小明因为身体不舒服，他妈妈认为他有病了，让他休息，所以他不用去学校。
我的同事为什么看起来很累？
Read this passage:
我的同事昨天看起来很累，脸色也很苍白。他告诉我他前一天晚上发烧了，所以今天感觉有点有病。我建议他早点回家休息。
我的同事为什么看起来很累？
文章中提到，我的同事前一天晚上发烧了，所以今天感觉有点有病，因此看起来很累。
文章中提到，我的同事前一天晚上发烧了，所以今天感觉有点有病，因此看起来很累。
根据这段话，春天怎样可以保持身体健康？
Read this passage:
春天天气变化大，很多人容易有病。要注意保暖，多喝水，多运动，这样才能保持身体健康。
根据这段话，春天怎样可以保持身体健康？
文章中明确指出，春天要注意保暖，多喝水，多运动，才能保持身体健康。
文章中明确指出，春天要注意保暖，多喝水，多运动，才能保持身体健康。
You wake up feeling unwell. Describe your symptoms and how you feel, using '有病'.
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Sample answer
我今天早上起来觉得有点有病，头很疼，全身都不舒服。
Your friend looks pale. Ask them if they are sick, using '有病'.
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你脸色看起来不太好，是不是有病了？
Someone is acting very strangely. Describe their behavior and suggest they might be '有病'.
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他今天行为很奇怪，一直在自言自语，是不是有病啊？
小明为什么去看医生？
Read this passage:
小明最近常常觉得很累，没有精神，还一直咳嗽。他妈妈很担心，带他去看医生。医生检查后说他有点有病，需要多休息。
小明为什么去看医生？
文章中提到小明常常觉得很累，没有精神，还一直咳嗽，所以他妈妈带他去看医生。
文章中提到小明常常觉得很累，没有精神，还一直咳嗽，所以他妈妈带他去看医生。
我的同事没来上班的原因是什么？
Read this passage:
我的同事昨天没来上班，他说他有病了，可能是感冒。希望他早点康复。
我的同事没来上班的原因是什么？
文章中明确提到“他说他有病了，可能是感冒”，所以他没来上班。
文章中明确提到“他说他有病了，可能是感冒”，所以他没来上班。
为什么小王需要住院治疗？
Read this passage:
医生说小王需要住院治疗，因为他的病有点严重。家人都很担心他的身体状况。
为什么小王需要住院治疗？
文章中提到“医生说小王需要住院治疗，因为他的病有点严重”，这直接说明了原因。
文章中提到“医生说小王需要住院治疗，因为他的病有点严重”，这直接说明了原因。
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他生病了，所以没来上班。
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