I'm fine
Neutral Neutral
What it really means
The standard answer to "How are you?" and usually just a social routine, not real information. With a flat or tired tone it can mean the opposite. Close friends may gently ask again: "No, how are you really?"
Chinese explanation
"你好吗"的标准答案，通常只是社交流程，不是真实信息。语气疲惫或平淡时可能正相反。关系近的朋友会再温和地问一句："说真的，你到底怎么样？"
Example conversation
A: You alright?
B: I'm fine.
A: You've sighed three times in a minute. Cup of tea?
A：你还好吗？
B：我挺好的。
A：你一分钟叹了三次气。来杯茶？
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