我刚好在附近 过来关心一下
“I was just nearby, so I came to check on you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
没事
“It's fine.”
我 刚好 在附近 过来 关心一下
“I was just nearby, so I came to check on you.”
别担心
“Don't worry.”
“I came specifically to see if you were okay, but I do not want you to feel pressured by my concern.”
Chinese speakers often disguise deliberate, caring acts as effortless coincidences ('just passing by') so the recipient does not feel burdened by social debt or pressured by excessive affection.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
just happened to be nearby
A common social softening phrase used to mask deliberate visits as mere coincidences.
check in on / show some care
The verb duplication with '一下' softens the action, making the check-in feel low-pressure and gentle.