那个什么 你也别着急
“Well, try not to worry too much.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
那个叔叔怎么样 好点了吗
“How's your dad? Is he doing any better?”
那个什么 你也 别着急
“Well, try not to worry too much.”
“When people get older, they'll have some health issues. It's normal.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese speakers often prefix well-meaning advice with hesitative fillers like '那个什么' to avoid sounding patronizing or dismissive of the other person's legitimate worry.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
well; um; that thing
A spoken discourse filler used to buy time, soften an opening, or smoothly transition into sensitive advice.
don't worry; don't panic
A standard spoken phrase used to calm someone down who is stressed or anxious.
