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“don't need” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbù yòng

Example

我不用了，谢谢。wǒ bú yòng le xiè xiè

I don't need it anymore, thanks.

Illustration for 不用 (don't need)

How to say “don't need” in Chinese

“Don't need” in Chinese is 不用 (bù yòng).

A sign that an item can stay unused or an action can be skipped because it is not needed.

Full entry for 不用: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 不用

不用谢，我只是做了我能做的。bú yòng xiè wǒ zhǐ shì zuò le wǒ néng zuò de

You're welcome; I only did what I could.

Tips for using 不用

  • When an offer has already been made, 不用 (bùyòng, "not need/use") can be a complete refusal, while a brief thanks helps show that the offer, not the person, is being declined.

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