先把自己顾好
“Take care of yourself first.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
其实你不需要来医院陪我回诊
“You don't have to come to every appointment with me.”
先把 自己 顾好
“Take care of yourself first.”
还活着啊
“I'm still alive, aren't I?”
“Stop fussing over me when your own life is a mess—I don't want to feel guilty for taking your time.”
In Chinese culture, patients or elderly people often deflect support from loved ones because relying on others triggers feelings of being a burden.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to look after properly / take good care of
A common Southern Chinese / Taiwanese Mandarin compound emphasizing achieving the result of taking care of someone or something.
first handle oneself
Used when advising someone to resolve their personal issues before trying to help other people.