Module 2 of 12 · 皮肤科中文 Dermatology
病史 Taking a Skin History
Place a skin problem in time: when it began, how long it has lasted, how often it flares, what makes it worse or better, and what has already been tried.
By the end of this module you can…
- Ask when a skin problem started and how long it has lasted.
- Ask how often it flares and how long each flare lasts.
- Ask what makes the problem worse and what makes it ease.
- Ask about creams, medicines and treatments already tried.
- Take a family history of skin and allergic disease.
Key vocabulary
Fourteen words from this module. Tap the speaker to hear each one.
History & course
- 病史bìng shǐMedical history
- 症状zhèng zhuàngSymptom
- 开始kāi shǐTo start / onset
- 持续chí xùTo last / persist
- 复发fù fāTo recur / flare again
- 加重jiā zhòngTo get worse
Time, triggers & treatment
- 缓解huǎn jiěTo ease
- 最近zuì jìnRecently
- 以前yǐ qiánPreviously / before
- 药膏yào gāoMedicated cream or ointment
- 吃药chī yàoTo take medicine
- 家族史jiā zú shǐFamily history
- 季节jì jiéSeason
- 压力yā lìStress
Ten core phrases
The lines from this module’s take-home phrase sheet. In the course you can print them on one page for your pocket.
- 是什么时候开始的？Shì shén me shí hou kāi shǐ de?When did it start?
- 已经多久了？Yǐ jīng duō jiǔ le?How long has it been?
- 是第一次吗？Shì dì yī cì ma?Is this the first time?
- 一个月发作几次？Yí ge yuè fā zuò jǐ cì?How many times a month does it flare?
- 每次持续多久？Měi cì chí xù duō jiǔ?How long does each flare last?
- 什么时候会加重？Shén me shí hou huì jiā zhòng?When does it get worse?
- 什么可以让它缓解？Shén me kě yǐ ràng tā huǎn jiě?What makes it ease off?
- 以前用过什么药？Yǐ qián yòng guo shén me yào?What medicine have you used before?
- 家里有人有同样的问题吗？Jiā lǐ yǒu rén yǒu tóng yàng de wèn tí ma?Does anyone in the family have the same problem?
- 谢谢您，我明白了。Xiè xie nín, wǒ míng bai le.Thank you, I understand.
What’s in Module 2
- Part 1 · Warm-UpWarm-Up: Talking About Time
- Part 2 · The Two Time QuestionsWhen? vs. How Long?Vocabulary · Flash Cards
- Part 3 · Placing the Problem in TimeThe Onset ScriptUpgrade: A Timeline in Three SentencesKey Patterns
- Part 4 · How Long, How OftenDuration and Frequency
- Part 5 · Worse and BetterTriggers, Seasons and ReliefSentences With 加重 and 缓解What Has Already Been Tried
- Part 6 · Role-PlayRound 1 · Guided ConversationRound 2 · Controlled PracticeRounds 3, 4 & 5 · Independent
- Part 7 · Knowledge CheckModule 2 Knowledge Check
- Part 8 · Wrap-UpModule 2 HomeworkTake-Home Phrase SheetModule 2 Wrap-Up · 下次见
Practice it properly
The full module adds dialogues, role-plays, pronunciation drills and a Knowledge Check. Pass the check to earn a certificate of completion you can add to LinkedIn.