How to Say ‘Don't worry’ in Simplified Chinese
你别着急
nǐ bié zháo jí
[nee byeh jow-jee]
💬 Usage Tip: [别 + verb/adjective] is a very common way to tell someone not to do something: [别说话] "don't talk," [别担心] "don't worry." [着急] means "be anxious / panic / rush," so [别着急] is literally "don't get worked up."
🇨🇳 In China: This can be genuinely calming, but in an argument it can also feel a bit patronizing if said by the driver. Tone matters a lot.
Phrase Breakdown
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
Refers to the person being spoken to.
你别着急，我先看看。
Don't worry; let me take a look first.
别
bié
[byeh]
don't
Used before a verb to tell someone not to do something.
你别生气，我们慢慢说。
Don't get angry; let's talk slowly.
着急
zháo jí
[jow-jee]
anxious; worried; in a hurry
Describes being upset, worried, or impatient.
你别着急，我给你解释。
Don't worry; I'll explain it to you.
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