Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Chinese term or phrase:
生理期不适
English translation:
period discomfort,menstrual discorfort
Added to glossary by
Xiedong Lei
Apr 30, 2004 14:52
21 yrs ago
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Chinese term
China
SDL User -- 23 years’ medical background
Native in: Chinese 
Works in: English to Chinese, Chinese to English
生理期不适
Chinese to English
Science
Medical: Health Care
生理期不适--对女性经期的比较隐讳的说法,“直译”好象不好。
“柔嫩”光滑？？
调节女性荷尔蒙、生理期不适、使皮肤柔嫩光滑。
“柔嫩”光滑？？
调节女性荷尔蒙、生理期不适、使皮肤柔嫩光滑。
Proposed translations
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| 3 +10 | menstruation discomfort |
Denyce Seow
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| 5 | dysmenorrhea / difficult periods |
Terry Thatcher Waltz, Ph.D.
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| 4 | maladaptation due to a certain physiological age |
Ray Luo
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Proposed translations
+10
41 mins
Denyce Seow
Singapore
Singapore
Native in English
Works in field
Singapore
Business & Legal Translator
Native in: English (Variants: US, Singaporean, UK) 
Works in: Chinese to English
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Chinese term (edited):
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menstruation discomfort
I think "生理期" might be referring to "menstruation" here.
女性生理期調養：每天早晨空腹服用1~2顆的聖潔莓標準萃取膠囊。配合濃縮月見草油在月經來潮前3天，開始每天早晚服用各2~3顆的500mg月見草油膠囊直到月經結束，可以達到最理想的效果.
女人的心情起伏则来自月经的潮起潮落，月经又称生理期
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柔嫩光滑 = soft and smooth (skin)
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Should be \"menstrual discomfort\".
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\"而这一句好象要加上Physiological，甚至不要“期”—“Period”？\"
Sorry, but I think you might have misunderstood the meaning of \"period\" here.
Definition of \"period\" in this context:
the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause
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To me, 生理期 simply means \"menstruation\" and 更年期 is what we called \"menopause\". I don\'t think women would feel awkward when these two words are being mentioned (and if they do, they\'re just not comfortable with their own body and their own WOMANHOOD!). I don\'t see why they should be taboo words.
女性生理期調養：每天早晨空腹服用1~2顆的聖潔莓標準萃取膠囊。配合濃縮月見草油在月經來潮前3天，開始每天早晚服用各2~3顆的500mg月見草油膠囊直到月經結束，可以達到最理想的效果.
女人的心情起伏则来自月经的潮起潮落，月经又称生理期
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Note added at 43 mins (2004-04-30 15:35:50 GMT)
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柔嫩光滑 = soft and smooth (skin)
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Note added at 1 hr 1 min (2004-04-30 15:53:57 GMT)
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Should be \"menstrual discomfort\".
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Note added at 1 day 16 hrs 5 mins (2004-05-02 06:57:59 GMT)
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\"而这一句好象要加上Physiological，甚至不要“期”—“Period”？\"
Sorry, but I think you might have misunderstood the meaning of \"period\" here.
Definition of \"period\" in this context:
the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause
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Note added at 1 day 16 hrs 13 mins (2004-05-02 07:06:28 GMT)
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To me, 生理期 simply means \"menstruation\" and 更年期 is what we called \"menopause\". I don\'t think women would feel awkward when these two words are being mentioned (and if they do, they\'re just not comfortable with their own body and their own WOMANHOOD!). I don\'t see why they should be taboo words.
Peer comment(s):
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Edward LIU
: also, monthly discomfort
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Or "period discomfort"....:) THANKS!
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Wenjer Leuschel (X)
: Or, discomfort during periods.
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thanks!! :)
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isahuang
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Thanks!! :)
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Ozethai
: We call it "period pain" here, although I never had one. Thanks.
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Trust me, you wouldn't want it..... *wink*
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Lu Zou
: period discomfort
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Thanks!! :)
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Zhoudan
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Thanks!! :)
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David Wang
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Thanks!! :)
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albertdeng
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Thanks!! :)
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Andreas Yan
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Thanks.... :)
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Jianming Sun
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Thanks!!! :)
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Chinese term (edited):
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maladaptation due to a certain physiological age
maladjustment during a certain stage of physiological age
11 hrs
Terry Thatcher Waltz, Ph.D.
Native in English
Fulltime TECHNICAL/MEDICAL pro since '87
Native in: English
Works in: Chinese to English, Spanish to English
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Chinese term (edited):
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dysmenorrhea / difficult periods
"Dysmenorrhea" is the technical term. Sorry, guys, but none of the suggestions given previously are correct native English usage. I realize they are used in Asia, but that doesn't make them native English. They're *close* but this is an area where a slight error will make the translation laughable. Words like this are quite sensitive in the West so extra care is needed with their use.
If you want to avoid the technical jargon, then we say "difficult periods" because this covers many aspects: cramps, bloating/water retention, irritability, headaches, etc. "Pain" covers only cramping. This product seems to be claiming to "regulate the female hormonal cycle and ease the discomfort of difficult periods." Also, "difficult periods" is neutral enough that it doesn't embarass anyone.
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Denyce\'s \"menstrual discomfort\" is acceptable (didn\'t see it the first time around).
If you want to avoid the technical jargon, then we say "difficult periods" because this covers many aspects: cramps, bloating/water retention, irritability, headaches, etc. "Pain" covers only cramping. This product seems to be claiming to "regulate the female hormonal cycle and ease the discomfort of difficult periods." Also, "difficult periods" is neutral enough that it doesn't embarass anyone.
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Denyce\'s \"menstrual discomfort\" is acceptable (didn\'t see it the first time around).
Peer comment(s):
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Denyce Seow
: "Dysmenorrhea" might be too technical in this context. I must admit I've hardly heard of "difficult periods" before, though it seems to be a valid term. **I noted your point and I just wanted to reiterate.**
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Please read what I wrote -- I *said* it's technical, but that to avoid jargon...(paragraph 2).
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Jianming Sun
: Dysmenorrhea may be too strong. It means a pathological phenomenon. The 不适 here may mean a normal discomfort.
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Discussion
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Are you organising another POWWOW in Hangzhou??? Cool......... Do let me know more about it, okay??? :)
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Many thanks to all of your good comments and suggestions.
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