English–Chinese

“don't” in Chinese

Chinese

Also不要 (bù yào)

Pronunciation

Pinyinbié

Example

请别走。qǐng bié zǒu

Please don't go.

Illustration for 别 (don't)

How to say “don't” in Chinese

“Don't” in Chinese is 别 (bié).

A small stop sign placed before an action, keeping it from happening.

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

Example sentences with 别

别担心。bié dān xīn

Don't worry.

Tips for using 别

  • A calm voice makes this short spoken warning sound less harsh, while 请 (qǐng, "please") adds politeness.

Other Chinese words for “don't”

2

不要

bù yào

auxiliary verbdon't

不要迟到。bú yào chí dào

Don't be late.

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