bless

Slang Term British Unknown informal

Meaning: expression of affection or sympathy

表达喜爱或同情
expresión de cariño o compasión
愛情や同情を表す言葉
애정이나 동정을 나타내는 말

Short for 'bless you' or 'bless your heart.' Used to express sympathy, affection, or mild condescension.

'Bless you'或'Bless your heart'的缩略形式。用来表达同情、喜爱,或带有轻微的居高临下感。
Abreviatura de 'bless you' o 'bless your heart'. Se usa para expresar compasión, cariño o cierta condescendencia.
「Bless you」や「Bless your heart」の略。同情、愛情、またはやや見下したニュアンスで使われる。
'Bless you' 또는 'Bless your heart'의 줄임말. 동정, 애정, 또는 약간의 무시 섞인 감정을 표현할 때 쓴다.

Examples

  1. He tried so hard, bless him.
    他那么努力,真让人心疼。
    Se esforzó mucho, pobrecillo.
    あの子、一生懸命だったね、かわいそうに。
    정말 열심히 했네, 기특해라.
  2. Bless her, she didn't mean any harm.
    可怜的她,她不是故意的。
    Pobrecita, no pretendía hacer daño.
    悪気はなかったのよ、かわいそうに。
    악의는 없었어, 불쌍하기도 하지.
  3. Bless! That's so sweet.
    天哪!太可爱了。
    ¡Ay, qué mono!
    まあ!なんてかわいいの。
    어머! 정말 귀엽다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: affection, sympathy

Tone: warm or patronising

✓ Do Say

  • Express sympathy or affection
    表达同情或喜爱时
    para expresar compasión o cariño
    同情や愛情を表すとき
    동정이나 애정을 표현할 때

✗ Don't Say

  • When it might seem condescending
    可能显得居高临下时不要使用
    No se usa cuando pueda sonar condescendiente
    見下しているように聞こえるときは使わない
    상대를 깔보는 것처럼 들릴 수 있을 때

Origin & History

Shortened from 'bless you' or 'bless your heart.' Can be sincere or slightly patronising.

Cultural Context

Era: timeless

Generation: all ages

Social background: all

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