表达关心 Expressing Concern biǎodá guānxīn

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A：最近工作忙吗？感觉你脸色不太好。
B：还好，就是有点累，加班比较多。
A：要注意休息啊！身体是革命的本钱。你最近吃的怎么样？
B：还好，没怎么注意，经常加班就随便对付一口了。
A：那可不行，身体重要！要不晚上一起吃个饭？我请你，改善一下伙食。
B：好啊，谢谢你！

拼音

A：zuìjìn gōngzuò máng ma？gǎnjué nǐ liǎnsè bù tài hǎo。
B：hái hǎo，jiùshì yǒudiǎn lèi，jiā bān bǐjiào duō。
A：yào zhùyì xiūxi ā！shēntǐ shì gémìng de běnqián。nǐ zuìjìn chī de zěnmeyàng？
B：hái hǎo，méi zěnme zhùyì，chángcháng jiā bān jiù suíbiàn duìfù yīkǒu le。
A：nà kě bùxíng，shēntǐ zhòngyào！yàobù wǎnshang yīqǐ chī ge fàn？wǒ qǐng nǐ，gǎishàn yīxià huǒshí。
B：hǎo a，xièxiè nǐ！

English

A: Are you busy with work lately? You look a little pale.
B: It's okay, just a bit tired, I've been working overtime a lot.
A: You must take care of yourself and get enough rest! Your health is important. How's your diet been?
B: It's alright, but I haven't been paying much attention to it. I often just grab a quick bite when I have overtime.
A: That won't do, your health comes first! How about we have dinner together tonight? I'll treat you, we can have some healthier food.
B: Sounds good, thank you!

Common Phrases

Cultural Background

中文

在中国文化中，表达关心通常比较含蓄，不会直接询问隐私问题，而是从对方的精神状态、饮食起居等方面入手。

拼音

zài zhōngguó wénhuà zhōng，biǎodá guānxīn tōngcháng bǐjiào hánxù，bù huì zhíjiē xúnwèn yǐnsī wèntí，ér shì cóng fāng de jīngshen zhuàngtài、yǐnshí qǐjū děng fāngmiàn rùshǒu。

English

In Chinese culture, expressing care is usually indirect. People rarely ask overly personal questions. Instead, they might inquire about someone's overall well-being, appearance, or diet.

In Western cultures, direct concern may be expressed more openly, depending on the relationship between individuals and the social context.

Advanced Expressions

中文

你最近看起来有些疲惫，要注意劳逸结合哦！

工作再忙，也要记得照顾好自己。

别太辛苦自己了，身体健康最重要！

拼音

nǐ zuìjìn kàn qilai yǒuxiē píbèi，yào zhùyì láoyì jiéhé ó！

gōngzuò zài máng，yě yào jìde zhàogù hǎo zìjǐ。

bié tài xīnkǔ zìjǐ le，shēntǐ jiànkāng zuì zhòngyào！

English

You seem a bit tired lately; remember to balance work and rest!

No matter how busy you are with work, remember to take care of yourself.

Don't work too hard, your health is most important!

Cultural Taboos

中文

避免过分关心或打探隐私，要注意场合和对象。

拼音

bìmiǎn guòfèn guānxīn huò dǎtàn yǐnsī，yào zhùyì chǎnghé hé duìxiàng。

English

Avoid being overly concerned or prying into someone's privacy; be mindful of the context and the person you're talking to.

Key Points

中文

表达关心的语气要自然真诚，避免生硬或敷衍。根据对方的年龄、身份和关系，选择合适的表达方式。

拼音

biǎodá guānxīn de yǔqì yào zìrán zhēnchéng，bìmiǎn shēngyìng huò fūyǎn。gēnjù duìfāng de niánlíng、shēnfèn hé guānxi，xuǎnzé héshì de biǎodá fāngshì。

English

Express concern naturally and sincerely, avoiding stiffness or perfunctoriness. Choose the right way to express yourself based on the other person's age, identity, and relationship.

Practice Tips

中文

可以多练习一些表达关心的常用句型，并结合实际场景进行练习。

可以找朋友或家人进行角色扮演，提高实际运用能力。

可以关注一些表达关心的文化差异，避免出现误解。

拼音

kěyǐ duō liànxí yīxiē biǎodá guānxīn de chángyòng jùxíng，bìng jiéhé shíjì chǎngjǐng jìnxíng liànxí。

kěyǐ zhǎo péngyou huò jiārén jìnxíng juésè bànyǎn，tígāo shíjì yùnyòng nénglì。

kěyǐ guānzhù yīxiē biǎodá guānxīn de wénhuà chāyì，bìmiǎn chūxiàn wùjiě。

English

Practice commonly used phrases for expressing concern and practice them in real-life scenarios.

Role-play with friends or family members to improve practical application skills.

Pay attention to cultural differences in expressing concern to avoid misunderstandings.