您感觉胸闷多久了？
Nín gǎnjué xiōng mèn duō jiǔ le?
How long have you had chest tightness?
Doctor question
Respiratory symptoms
Chest tightness in Mandarin — phrases for doctors and nurses
Chest tightness (胸闷, xiōng mèn) is a common symptom seen in both respiratory and cardiac conditions. This guide provides structured Mandarin phrases for assessment.
Red flags
Associated chest pain — 伴胸痛; Acute onset — 突然发作
High-yield phrases
胸闷在运动后加重吗？
Xiōng mèn zài yùndòng hòu jiāzhòng ma?
Does it worsen after exercise?
Doctor question
您有哮喘史吗？
Nín yǒu xiàochuǎn shǐ ma?
Do you have a history of asthma?
Doctor question
我胸口很闷，喘不过气
Wǒ xiōngkǒu hěn mèn, chuǎn bùguò qì
My chest feels very tight and I cannot breathe well
Patient phrase
Example clinical dialogue
doctor
您感觉胸闷多久了？
Nín gǎnjué xiōng mèn duō jiǔ le?
How long have you had chest tightness?
patient
我胸口很闷，喘不过气
Wǒ xiōngkǒu hěn mèn, chuǎn bùguò qì
My chest feels very tight and I cannot breathe well
doctor
胸闷在运动后加重吗？
Xiōng mèn zài yùndòng hòu jiāzhòng ma?
Does it worsen after exercise?
doctor
您有哮喘史吗？
Nín yǒu xiàochuǎn shǐ ma?
Do you have a history of asthma?
Common mistakes
- Asking closed yes/no questions before establishing an open history of the symptom.
FAQ
How do I ask about chest tightness in Mandarin?
Chest tightness (胸闷, xiōng mèn) is a common symptom seen in both respiratory and cardiac conditions. This guide provides structured Mandarin phrases for assessment.