Module 5 of 12 · 皮肤科中文 Dermatology
痤疮 Acne and Skin Routine
Talk through an acne visit in Mandarin: where the spots are, the habits behind them, a simple washing and treatment routine, and how long it takes to work.
By the end of this module you can…
- Name the common acne lesions: 粉刺, 丘疹, 脓疱, 结节, 囊肿, and the patient’s word for any spot, 痘痘.
- Ask about oily skin, make-up and skincare products.
- Ask about late nights, stress, diet and hormones.
- Explain a simple washing and treatment routine.
- Set clear expectations about time, marks and scars.
Key vocabulary
Fourteen words from this module. Tap the speaker to hear each one.
Acne basics
- 痤疮cuó chuāngAcne
- 粉刺fěn cìBlackhead or whitehead
- 痘痘dòu douSpot (pimple)
- 脓疱nóng pàoPustule
- 囊肿náng zhǒngCyst
- 油性yóu xìngOily (skin type)
Routine & triggers
- 出油chū yóuTo get oily
- 毛孔máo kǒngPore
- 挤jǐTo squeeze
- 痘印dòu yìnAcne mark
- 疤痕bā hénScar
- 化妆huà zhuāngTo wear make-up
- 熬夜áo yèTo stay up late
- 忌口jì kǒuTo avoid certain foods
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.
- 皮肤油吗？Pí fū yóu ma?Is your skin oily?
- 痘痘长在哪里？Dòu dou zhǎng zài nǎ lǐ?Where are the spots?
- 后背有吗？Hòu bèi yǒu ma?Any on your back?
- 会挤吗？Huì jǐ ma?Do you squeeze them?
- 化妆吗？Huà zhuāng ma?Do you wear make-up?
- 经常熬夜吗？Jīng cháng áo yè ma?Do you often stay up late?
- 一天洗两次脸就够了。Yì tiān xǐ liǎng cì liǎn jiù gòu le.Washing twice a day is enough.
- 晚上薄薄擦一层药膏。Wǎn shang báo báo cā yì céng yào gāo.Apply a thin layer of the cream at night.
- 一般要两三个月才见效。Yì bān yào liǎng sān ge yuè cái jiàn xiào.It usually takes two or three months to work.
- 请别挤痘痘。Qǐng bié jǐ dòu dou.Please don’t squeeze the spots.
What’s in Module 5
- Part 1 · Warm-UpWarm-Up: Skin and Spots
- Part 2 · Spots or MarksSpots vs. MarksVocabulary · Flash Cards
- Part 3 · Explaining AcneThe Expectation ScriptUpgrade: The Daily RoutineKey Patterns
- Part 4 · Where and How BadWhere the Spots Are
- Part 5 · Triggers and RoutineHabits, Diet and HormonesSentences With 长 and 挤Cleansing and Make-Up
- Part 6 · Role-PlayRound 1 · Guided ConversationRound 2 · Controlled PracticeRounds 3, 4 & 5 · Independent
- Part 7 · Knowledge CheckModule 5 Knowledge Check
- Part 8 · Wrap-UpModule 5 HomeworkTake-Home Phrase SheetModule 5 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.