‘量体温’ literally means ‘measure body temperature’ and functions as a verb meaning ‘to take one’s temperature’. The character 量 (liáng) means ‘to measure’; 体 (tǐ) means ‘body’; and 温 (wēn) is short for 温度 (wēndù), meaning ‘temperature’. Together, they form a common health-related action used when checking for fever or monitoring physical condition. It’s frequently used in clinical settings, at home during illness, or as part of routine health checks.

This phrase is typically used with an object (e.g., 量体温时要用体温计 — ‘You need a thermometer when taking your temperature’) or with subjects like 我/他/医生. It does not require a separate object marker (e.g., no 把 or 被), and the verb is often followed by time/duration phrases (e.g., 每天量两次体温). While it can be used reflexively, it’s rarely used without context implying whose temperature is being taken—usually the subject’s own unless specified otherwise.