Chinese phrase
先别生气 xiān bié shēng qì
Meaning
Don't get angry yet
When to use it
It asks someone not to get angry yet. It often comes before an explanation or difficult news and can sound gentle and reassuring.
Example dialogue
听我说，先别生气，事情没有你想的那么糟。 tīng wǒ shuō xiān bié shēng qì shì qíng méi yǒu nǐ xiǎng de nà me zāo
Listen to me; don't get angry yet; things aren't as bad as you think.
那你快说清楚。 nà nǐ kuài shuō qīng chǔ
Then tell me clearly, and be quick about it.