How to Say ‘Don't spend money on me’ in Simplified Chinese
别破费了
bié pò fèi le
[byeh pòfèi le]
💬 Usage Tip: 别 + action + 了 means "stop doing that" or "don't bother". It softens the request: 别客气了 "don't be so polite".
Phrase Breakdown
别
bié
[byeh]
don't; do not
Used to tell someone not to do something in a direct but common way.
别担心，你一定能找到机会。
Don't worry, you will definitely find an opportunity.
破费
pò fèi
[pòfèi]
to spend money (on someone)
Polite term for someone spending money on you, e.g. buying gifts.
让你破费了，真不好意思。
You spent so much on me, I feel bad.
了
le
[le]
change-of-state particle
Used with 快…了 to show something is about to happen.
火车快来了。
The train is about to arrive.
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