How to Say ‘Don't always stay up late.’ in Simplified Chinese
别总熬夜。
bié zǒng áo yè
[byeh dzong ow-yeh]
🇨🇳 In China: Telling someone [别总熬夜] is a very typical caring scold from family. It can sound intimate and concerned, especially from older relatives, rather than rude.
Phrase Breakdown
别
bié
[byeh]
don't
Used to advise or tell someone not to do something.
别总熬夜。
Don't always stay up late.
总
zǒng
[dzong]
always; constantly
Shows repeated or habitual behavior.
别总熬夜。
Don't always stay up late.
熬夜
áo yè
[ow-yeh]
stay up late
Means to remain awake late into the night, often habitually.
别总熬夜。
Don't always stay up late.
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