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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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