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How to Say ‘Not bad, my knees just hurt a little.’ in Traditional Chinese

還不錯，只是膝蓋有點痛。

hái bù cuò zhǐ shì xī gài yǒu diǎn tòng

[hái boo-tswaw zhǐshì xīgài yoh dyehn tòng]

💬 Usage Tip: 只是 "it's just that" adds a small complaint after a positive answer. Swap in your own: 還不錯，只是有點忙 "not bad, just a bit busy".

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Older Taiwanese often answer health questions modestly, saying they're fine before mentioning a problem. It's a cue to ask a gentle follow-up.

Phrase Breakdown

還不錯，

hái bù cuò

pretty good,

還不錯 (hái búcuò) means "not bad" or "pretty good". 不 changes to bú before the fourth tone 錯.

Example

這家店還不錯。

This shop is pretty good.

Words in this phrase

還

hái

[hái]

still

Indicates continuation of an action or state.

Example

請問你還需要嗎？

Excuse me, do you still need it?

不錯

bù cuò

[boo-tswaw]

not bad; pretty good

A common expression for saying something is good or sounds good.

Example

摩卡聽起來不錯，我想試試看。

Mocha sounds pretty good; I want to try it.

只是膝蓋

zhǐ shì xī gài

it's just that my knee

只是 (zhǐshì) means "it's just that" and adds a small complaint. 膝蓋 (xīgài) means "knee".

Example

我很好，只是膝蓋不舒服。

I'm fine, it's just that my knee is uncomfortable.

Words in this phrase

只是

zhǐ shì

[zhǐshì]

only; it's just that

Introduces a small reservation or exception after a positive statement.

Example

這件衣服很好看，只是有點貴。

This piece of clothing looks nice, it's just a bit expensive.

膝蓋

xī gài

[xīgài]

knee

The joint in the middle of the leg.

Example

他跑步跑到膝蓋受傷了。

He hurt his knee from running.

有點痛。

yǒu diǎn tòng

hurts a little.

有點 (yǒudiǎn) means "a bit" and is used before mild negative feelings. 痛 (tòng) means "pain" or "hurt".

Example

我的頭有點痛。

My head hurts a little.

Words in this phrase

有點

yǒu diǎn

[yoh dyehn]

a little; somewhat

Used to soften what you say, meaning 'a little' or 'somewhat.'

Example

我有點不能喝牛奶。

I can't really drink milk very well.

痛

tòng

[tòng]

painful; to hurt

Describes physical pain in a part of the body.

Example

我的頭很痛。

My head hurts a lot.

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