How to Say ‘Don't’ in Simplified Chinese
别
bié
[byeh]
💬 Usage Tip: [别] is the everyday way to say "don't" before a verb or action: [别着急], [别吃太多]. It is more direct and common in speech than building a longer negative sentence.
Phrase Breakdown
别
bié
[byeh]
don't; do not
Used to tell someone not to do something.
别太担心，我们一起想办法。
Don't worry too much; we will think of a solution together.
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