身体不好 你就少说点话
“If you're unwell, speak a little less.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“and can't bear hearing him die?”
身体不好 你就 少说点话
“If you're unwell, speak a little less.”
“How are you anything like Aunt?”
“Stop talking so much, you are giving everyone a headache.”
In close Chinese relationships, people often express annoyance or tell someone to shut up by framing it as practical advice for their health.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
speak less / keep quiet
A direct colloquial suggestion often used to silence someone who is complaining or talking unnecessarily.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“you are not in good health. You must pay attention to your health.”
“That is not for you to decide.”
“But you shouldn't drink like that. It's bad for your health. Still no. Yeah.”
“It's okay. You don't have to tell me.”
“that you were unwell recently.”
“-his silence as his prudence. -He asked me if I had enough sleep and if I was uncomfortable.”