Module 2 of 12 · 儿科中文 Pediatrics
儿童体检 Well-Child Visits: Growth and Milestones
Talk a family through a well-child visit in Mandarin: explain growth simply, ask about milestones, and give advice on screens, books, teeth and vitamin D.
By the end of this module you can…
- Talk a family through height, weight and head size, in units they know.
- Explain a percentile and a growth curve in plain words.
- Ask about milestones for the child’s age, and explain when one needs a closer look.
- Give advice for home: screens, reading, teeth, milk and vitamin D.
- Talk about weight respectfully, without blame.
Key vocabulary
Fourteen words from this module. Tap the speaker to hear each one.
Growth
- 身高shēn gāoHeight
- 体重tǐ zhòngWeight
- 头围tóu wéiHead circumference
- 生长曲线shēng zhǎng qū xiànGrowth chart
- 百分位bǎi fēn wèiPercentile
- 偏瘦piān shòuOn the thin side
- 长个子zhǎng gè ziTo grow taller
The checkup
- 发育fā yùDevelopment
- 视力shì lìVision
- 听力tīng lìHearing
- 牙齿yá chǐTeeth
- 问卷wèn juànQuestionnaire
- 扎手指zhā shǒu zhǐFinger prick
- 屏幕时间píng mù shí jiānScreen time
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.
- 孩子最近吃饭、睡觉怎么样？Hái zi zuì jìn chī fàn, shuì jiào zěn me yàng?How has your child been eating and sleeping?
- 宝宝要躺着量身长。Bǎo bao yào tǎng zhe liáng shēn cháng.Babies are measured lying down for length.
- 我们一起看看生长曲线。Wǒ men yì qǐ kàn kan shēng zhǎng qū xiàn.Let’s look at the growth chart together.
- 百分位不是考试分数，不是越高越好。Bǎi fēn wèi bú shì kǎo shì fēn shù, bú shì yuè gāo yuè hǎo.A percentile isn’t a test score.
- 最重要的是孩子一直沿着自己的曲线长。Zuì zhòng yào de shì hái zi yì zhí yán zhe zì jǐ de qū xiàn zhǎng.What matters is following their own curve.
- 宝宝会翻身了吗？Bǎo bao huì fān shēn le ma?Can the baby roll over yet?
- 孩子以前会的，现在有不会的吗？Hái zi yǐ qián huì de, xiàn zài yǒu bú huì de ma?Anything your child used to do but can’t now?
- 每天给孩子读书，哪怕几分钟也好。Měi tiān gěi hái zi dú shū, nǎ pà jǐ fēn zhōng yě hǎo.Read to your child every day, even for a few minutes.
- 长第一颗牙以后就要刷牙。Zhǎng dì yī kē yá yǐ hòu jiù yào shuā yá.Start brushing once the first tooth comes in.
- 下次体检是六个月的时候。Xià cì tǐ jiǎn shì liù ge yuè de shí hou.The next checkup is at six months.
What’s in Module 2
- Part 1 · Warm-UpWarm-Up: How Is the Child Doing?
- Part 2 · The Words for CheckupsReading the PinyinSaying 长个子 vs. Writing 生长发育Vocabulary · Flash CardsCheckups by Age
- Part 3 · Measuring and ExplainingThe Checkup ScriptMeasure, Then ExplainKey PatternsPounds, Inches and 斤Percentiles, Explained SimplyMilestones: Can the Baby …?
- Part 4 · Advice for HomeScreens, Books and SleepTeeth, Vitamin D and FluorideTalking About Weight Without Blame
- Part 5 · Concerns & ReviewWhat Parents SayThree More WordsPutting It Together
- 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.