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A friendly conversational phrase that builds connection. Learn how this soft question isn’t really about asking — it’s about showing empathy, agreement, or warmth. Great for practising conversational rhythm and upward intonation.

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You know what I mean?

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Key words:  疼，téng ，painful

Words:
头疼 (tóu téng)🤦‍
牙疼 (yá téng) 🦷
肚子疼 (dùzi téng) 🥴
肚子 (dùzi ) → belly/ abdomen

Sentence structure:  我 _____ 疼 (wǒ _____ téng) 
我头疼 🤦‍(wǒ tóu téng) My head hurts
我牙疼🦷 (wǒ yá téng)  My tooth hurts
我肚子疼 🥴 (wǒ dùzi téng) My belly hurts:

If you don’t want to go too detail ,you can say:
不舒服🙁 (bù shūfu),  uncomfortable

我有点不舒服。😟(Wǒ yǒu diǎn bù shūfu),., I'm uncomfortable
我今天有点不舒服。🥴(Wǒ jīntiān yǒu diǎn bù shūfu)  ,I’m a little under the weather today.( I’m uncomfortable today)

How to Greet Someone in English When Friends or Colleagues Are Unwell

(1）好好休息！❤️‍🩹(Hǎohǎo xiūxi), Get plenty of rest！

休息xiūxi👉take rest

(2）希望你能快点好起来！💝(Xīwàng nǐ néng kuài diǎn hǎo qǐlái) ,Hope you get well soon！

希望 (Xīwàng）Hope，wish
快点 （ kuài diǎn）quick，soon
好起来 (hǎo qǐlái) get well

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Talk to Cara in Chinese

15. 讨论健康：how to express minor illness

ちょっと… (Chotto...)
Meaning "a little," but when said with a pause, it usually implies "It’s a bit difficult" or "I’m not really up for it."

Example:
A: "週末に映画を見に行かない？" (Shūmatsu ni eiga o mi ni ikanai? / Shall we go see a movie this weekend?)
B: "ちょっと..." (Chotto... / [Subtle 'no'])

考えておきます (Kangaete okimasu)
This phrase translates to "I’ll think about it," but it often means "I’m not sure" or "probably not." It’s a polite way of dodging the question without rejecting it outright.

難しいですね (Muzukashii desu ne)
Literally means "It’s difficult," but it’s commonly used as a soft "no." Instead of saying they can’t do something, people will say it’s difficult, implying they can’t or won’t.

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Experiencia de Alex enseñando y aprendiendo idiomas

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Aprèn català amb Jordi

4- Consells per a aprendre un idioma de manera efectiva

TRANSCRIPTION (includes explanation)
These various expressions for negation span a spectrum of formality and tone. In the lexicon of everyday conversation, one might simply assert "no," "nope," or "nah," and even employ a touch of informality with "not gonna happen." When a matter is more absolute, phrases like "without a doubt, no" and "under no circumstances" make the position clear. In informal settings, a definitive refusal might take the form of "not a chance" or "ain't gonna happen," perhaps even with a touch of camaraderie, as in "nah, mate." For matters requiring decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I'm afraid the answer is no" or "I must decline," while adding regret, as in "regrettably, no," imparts a sense of genuine consideration. Politeness tempers the refusal in phrases such as "I'm sorry, but no" and "thank you for considering me, but I'll have to say no," expressing gratitude for the offer. The witty turn of phrase adds a touch of humor to the refusal, suggesting impossibility with expressions like "I'd sooner sprout wings and fly" or "when pigs fly." In more elevated circles, the upper class might communicate their refusal with statements like "I regret to inform you that the answer is in the negative" or "it would not be fitting, I'm afraid," while maintaining an air of politeness. For royalty, a refusal is conveyed with grace and tact, as in "one must respectfully decline" or "I cannot acquiesce to that request," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.