p: i haven’t taken my tmperature yet, but i feel feverish.
我还没试表,但我觉得发烧。
d: do you have a cough?
咳嗽吗?
p: no, i don’t.
不咳嗽。
d: do you have a sore throat?
嗓子痛吗?
p:yes, my throat feels swollen. it’s sore.
是的,我觉着嗓子肿了,很痛。
d: i want to look at your throat. open your mouth. please say “ah”.
我检查一下您的嗓子。请张开口说“啊”。
d: it’s only a common cold. nothing to worry about. you should rest for a few days. i’ll write you a certificate for three days’leave. here is some chinese traditional medicine, which is very effective for treating colds. you’ll be fine in a few days.