Chinese phrase
想哭就哭 xiǎng kū jiù kū
Meaning
It is okay to cry if you want
When to use it
Says that crying is okay when someone feels like crying. It gives gentle permission and support, often when a person feels upset or embarrassed.
Example dialogue
妈妈，我今天被同学嘲笑了。 mā mā wǒ jīn tiān bèi tóng xué cháo xiào le
Mom, my classmates teased me today.
想哭就哭，不要觉得不好意思，我们会想办法的。 xiǎng kū jiù kū bú yào jué de bù hǎo yì si wǒ men huì xiǎng bàn fǎ de
If you want to cry, go ahead. Do not feel embarrassed; we will find a way to deal with it.