Chinese phrase
别〜 bié 〜
Meaning
Don't ___
When to use it
Tells someone not to do an action. It is a short, direct way to make a request or warning, with the tone shaped by context.
Example dialogue
别走，等一下。 bié zǒu děng yí xià
Don't go, just wait a moment.
好，我等你。 hǎo wǒ děng nǐ
Okay, I'll wait for you.