量体温
liáng tǐwēn
To take temperature
بهطور تحتاللفظی: Measure (量) Body (体) Temperature (温)
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Used to describe taking a body temperature with a thermometer.
- Combines 'measure' (liáng) and 'body temperature' (tǐwēn).
- Essential for medical visits, sick days, and caring for others.
معنی
This phrase literally means 'measuring body temperature.' It is what you say when you need to check if someone has a fever using a thermometer.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Caring for a sick friend
你脸很红，先量体温吧。
Your face is very red, take your temperature first.
At a clinic check-in
请在这儿排队量体温。
Please line up here to have your temperature taken.
Texting a boss for sick leave
我刚才量体温，三十八度五。
I just took my temperature; it's 38.5 degrees.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Chinese culture, checking body temperature is often the first step in 'self-care' before even considering medicine. During the COVID-19 era, 'scanning' foreheads for temperature became a ubiquitous social interaction at every building entrance. It transitioned from a private medical act to a public safety ritual.
The 'Measure' Verb
Remember that `量` is pronounced 'liáng' (second tone) when used as a verb meaning 'to measure'.
Celsius Only
In China, temperature is always in Celsius. If you say your temperature is 100, people will be very confused or terrified!
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Used to describe taking a body temperature with a thermometer.
- Combines 'measure' (liáng) and 'body temperature' (tǐwēn).
- Essential for medical visits, sick days, and caring for others.
What It Means
量体温 is your go-to phrase for checking a fever. It combines 量 (to measure) with 体温 (body temperature). It is a practical, everyday term. You will hear it at home or the doctor's office. It is simple, direct, and essential for health talk.
How To Use It
Use it as a standard verb-object phrase. You can say 帮我量体温 (help me take my temperature). You can also ask 量过体温了吗？ (Have you taken your temperature yet?). It fits perfectly after words like 想 (want) or 需要 (need). Don't overthink the grammar here. It functions just like 'take a photo' or 'take a break.'
When To Use It
Use it when you feel a bit 'hot headed'—literally. It is perfect for checking on a sick child. Use it when entering a hospital or a school. In recent years, you might even use it at a mall entrance. It is common when texting a boss to explain an absence. If you feel 'mabu' (numb) or chilly, it's time to 量体温.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for the weather outside. For the weather, use 气温 (air temperature). Do not use it for cooking or water temperature. That requires different words like 测水温. Also, don't use it metaphorically for 'testing the waters.' In Chinese, we keep this phrase strictly for biological bodies. It is not for 'measuring the temperature' of a room or a relationship.
Cultural Background
In China, monitoring body temperature is a national pastime during flu season. Parents are very diligent about this. You might see people using traditional mercury thermometers or modern infrared guns. During the pandemic, 量体温 became a daily ritual everywhere. It is a sign of care and social responsibility. If a friend asks if you've 量体温, they are showing they worry about you.
Common Variations
Sometimes people say 测体温 (cè tǐwēn). 测 feels slightly more scientific or formal. You might also hear 试体温 (shì tǐwēn) in some regions. This sounds a bit more casual, like 'trying' the temperature. However, 量体温 remains the most universal and natural version. Stick with this one and you will sound like a local.
نکات کاربردی
This is a standard collocation. Ensure you use the second tone for `量` (liáng). It is appropriate for all social settings.
The 'Measure' Verb
Remember that `量` is pronounced 'liáng' (second tone) when used as a verb meaning 'to measure'.
Celsius Only
In China, temperature is always in Celsius. If you say your temperature is 100, people will be very confused or terrified!
The Hot Water Cure
If you tell a Chinese friend you are going to `量体温`, don't be surprised if their first advice is '喝热水' (drink hot water)!
مثالها
6你脸很红，先量体温吧。
Your face is very red, take your temperature first.
A common way to show concern for someone who looks unwell.
请在这儿排队量体温。
Please line up here to have your temperature taken.
A standard instruction in a professional medical setting.
我刚才量体温，三十八度五。
I just took my temperature; it's 38.5 degrees.
Providing the specific reading adds credibility to your sick leave request.
乖，别动，妈妈给你量体温。
Be good, don't move, Mommy is going to take your temperature.
Using '给' (for) shows the action is being performed on someone else.
进个超市也要量体温，真麻烦。
Even entering a supermarket requires a temperature check, what a hassle.
Reflects the common frustration with repetitive health checks.
我想量体温，你有体温计吗？
I want to take my temperature, do you have a thermometer?
A practical everyday request.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence regarding health.
我觉得不舒服，想___。
`量` is the specific verb used for measuring physical dimensions or values like temperature.
Which verb is used for 'measuring' in this context?
医生正在给病人___。
The doctor is 'measuring' the patient's temperature, which is a standard medical procedure.
🎉 امتیاز: /2
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality of '量体温'
Talking to family or roommates about a cold.
帮我量一下。
Standard usage in most daily situations.
我需要量体温。
Clinical or official public health announcements.
请配合测量体温。
Where you will hear '量体温'
At Home
When a child feels warm.
Hospital
The nurse checks your vitals.
School/Office
Daily health screenings.
Pharmacy
Buying a thermometer.
بانک تمرین
2 تمرینها我觉得不舒服，想___。
`量` is the specific verb used for measuring physical dimensions or values like temperature.
医生正在给病人___。
The doctor is 'measuring' the patient's temperature, which is a standard medical procedure.
🎉 امتیاز: /2
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, for weather use 气温 (qìwēn). You would say 量气温 is technically possible but we usually say 看天气预报 (check the weather forecast).
It is neutral. You can use it with your doctor, your boss, or your best friend without changing the words.
A thermometer is called a 体温计 (tǐwēnjì) or colloquially 量体温的.
You say 我发烧了 (wǒ fāshāo le). 量体温 is the action to confirm if you have a fever.
Yes, 测体温 (cè tǐwēn) is also very common and slightly more formal/technical.
The character is the same, but for 'quantity' it is pronounced 'liàng' (4th tone). For 'to measure,' it is 'liáng' (2nd tone).
Use the structure '给 [person] 量体温'. For example, 给孩子量体温 (take the child's temperature).
Yes, they are called 耳温枪 (ěrwēnqiāng), but the action is still 量体温.
Absolutely. It's very common to text 我先量个体温 (I'll take my temperature first) if you feel sick.
Usually around 36.5 to 37 degrees Celsius. Anything over 37.3 is often considered a 'low fever' (低烧).
عبارات مرتبط
发烧
To have a fever
体温计
Thermometer
感冒
To have a cold
测量
To measure/measurement
