How to Say ‘Don't... any more’ in Simplified Chinese
别再
bié zài
[byeh dzeye]
💬 Usage Tip: [别再] means "don’t... anymore" or "stop doing that again." It is great for reacting to repeated stress: [别再吓我了] means "Don’t scare me again!"
🇨🇳 In China: This kind of phrase is very common in playful complaints during sports. Fans say it dramatically when their team keeps making dangerous mistakes.
Phrase Breakdown
别
bié
[byeh]
don't
Used to tell someone not to do something.
别这么大声，我还在看比赛。
Don't be so loud, I'm still watching the match.
再
zài
[dzeye]
again; any more
Shows repetition or continuation, often in phrases like 'don't do it again.'
这个球员再进一个就赢了。
If this player scores one more, they will win.
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