How to Say ‘Not bad, my lower back just hurts a bit.’ in Simplified Chinese
还行，就是腰有点儿疼。
hái xíng jiù shì yāo yǒu diǎn ér téng
[hái shing jyoh shir yāo yǒudiǎnr téng]
💬 Usage Tip: 就是 (jiùshì) here means "it's just that," and it introduces a small problem after a positive start. You can reuse it: 挺好的，就是有点儿贵 "Pretty good, just a bit pricey."
Phrase Breakdown
还行，
hái xíng
not bad
还行 (hái xíng) means 'OK' or 'not bad'. Both words are second tone.
味道还行。
The taste is not bad.
Words in this phrase
还
hái
[hái]
fairly; passably
Softens an adjective: 'reasonably, not bad'.
这个菜还好吃。
This dish is fairly tasty.
行
xíng
[shing]
okay; acceptable; works
行 means okay or acceptable, often used to say that a condition or arrangement works.
您下午五点前取消也行。
It is also okay if you cancel before 5 p.m.
就是
jiù shì
it's just that
就是 (jiùshì) introduces a small problem, like 'only' or 'but'.
很好，就是有点儿贵。
It's good, it's just a bit expensive.
Words in this phrase
就
jiù
[jyoh]
just; simply
Indicates that this option alone is acceptable.
大厅就可以。
The main hall is fine.
是
shì
[shir]
to be; is; are
A linking verb meaning 'to be.' It connects a subject with identity or description.
她是医生。
She is a doctor.
腰有点儿疼。
yāo yǒu diǎn ér téng
my lower back hurts a bit
腰 (yāo) means 'lower back'. 有点儿疼 means 'hurts a little'. Say 有点儿 as yǒudiǎnr.
我腰有点儿疼。
My lower back hurts a bit.
Words in this phrase
腰
yāo
[yāo]
waist; lower back
The middle part of the body; often refers to the lower back.
我的腰不舒服。
My lower back feels uncomfortable.
有点儿
yǒu diǎn ér
[yǒudiǎnr]
a bit; somewhat
Adverb before adjectives, often showing something is slightly undesirable.
今天有点儿冷。
It's a bit cold today.
疼
téng
[téng]
to hurt; painful
Describes physical pain in a body part.
我头疼。
I have a headache.
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