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“stay calm” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbié jí

Example

别急,慢慢来就好。bié jí màn màn lái jiù hǎo

Stay calm; take your time.

Illustration for 别急 (stay calm)

How to say “stay calm” in Chinese

“Stay calm” in Chinese is 别急 (bié jí).

A gentle pause that settles anxiety and leaves time for the next action.

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

Example sentences with 别急

别急,我先把情况说清楚。bié jí wǒ xiān bǎ qíng kuàng shuō qīng chǔ

Don't rush; I'll explain the situation clearly first.

Tips for using 别急

  • As a standalone utterance, a gentle tone makes it reassuring, while a sharp falling tone can make the same words sound like a command.

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