Chinese phrase
别迟到 bié chí dào
Meaning
Please don't be late!
When to use it
This is a polite request for someone to arrive on time. It often serves as a friendly reminder about an agreed time, but the tone can become firmer when spoken strongly.
Example dialogue
晚饭七点，别迟到。 wǎn fàn qī diǎn bié chí dào
Dinner is at seven, so don't be late.
知道了，我七点到。 zhī dào le wǒ qī diǎn dào
Got it, I'll be there at seven.