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How to Say ‘Stop showing off!’ in Simplified Chinese

别显摆了!

bié xiǎn bǎi le

[byeh xiǎnbai le]

💬 Usage Tip: Use 别…了 to tell someone to stop doing something. Swap in other actions, as in 别说了 "stop talking".

Phrase Breakdown

别

bié

[byeh]

don't; do not

Used to tell someone not to do something in a direct but common way.

Example

别担心,你一定能找到机会。

Don't worry, you will definitely find an opportunity.

显摆

xiǎn bǎi

[xiǎnbai]

to show off

Colloquial word for flaunting things or abilities.

Example

她喜欢显摆自己的包。

She likes to show off her bag.

了

le

[le]

stop (change-of-state particle)

After 别 + verb, it means 'stop doing it now'.

Example

别说了!

Stop talking!

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