How to Say ‘Don't always stay up late.’ in Simplified Chinese
不要总是熬夜。
bú yào zǒng shì áo yè
[boo-yaow dzong-shrr aow-yeh]
🇨🇳 In China: Advice like [不要总是熬夜。] is very common from parents or in-laws and usually comes across as concern, not scolding. A soft reply like [我知道。] helps keep the tone respectful.
Phrase Breakdown
不要
bú yào
[boo-yaow]
don’t; should not
Used for giving advice or warning someone not to do something.
明天还要见家里人，不要太晚睡。
You still have to meet the family tomorrow, so don’t sleep too late.
总是
zǒng shì
[dzong-shrr]
always
Means repeatedly or all the time, often when advising against a habit.
不要总是吃得太快。
Don’t always eat too fast.
熬夜
áo yè
[aow-yeh]
to stay up late
To go to bed very late, which often relates to tiredness or health concerns.
他最近常常熬夜，所以精神不好。
He has often been staying up late recently, so he doesn’t look energetic.
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