Usages of zhèngzhuàng
医生 先 问 了 她 的 症状， 然后 又 给 她 量 了 体温。yīshēng xiān wèn le tā de zhèngzhuàng, ránhòu yòu gěi tā liáng le tǐwēn.
The doctor first asked about her symptoms, then took her temperature again.
医生 说 她 的 症状 不 太 严重， 可是 要 多 喝 水。yīshēng shuō tā de zhèngzhuàng bù tài yánzhòng, kěshì yào duō hē shuǐ.
The doctor said her symptoms were not too serious, but she should drink more water.
她 的 症状 比 昨天 好转 多 了。tā de zhèngzhuàng bǐ zuótiān hǎozhuǎn duō le.
Her symptoms are much better than yesterday.
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