How to Say ‘But really, you don't have to spend money.’ in Traditional Chinese
不過真的不用破費啦。
bù guò zhēn de bù yòng pò fèi la
[búguò jen duh bù yòng pòfèi la]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Refusing a treat at least once is standard politeness in Taiwan, so this isn't necessarily a no. A gentle second offer is expected, but if she declines again, take it at face value.
Phrase Breakdown
不過真的
bù guò zhēn de
but really
不過 means 'but / however', and 真的 means 'really'. Note that 不 changes to the second tone before 過 (bú guò).
不過真的很好吃。
But it's really delicious.
Words in this phrase
不過
bù guò
[búguò]
but; however
Softer word for 'but' introducing a contrast.
很好吃，不過有點貴。
It's tasty, but a bit pricey.
真的
zhēn de
[jen duh]
really; truly
Adds emphasis to show genuine feeling or sincerity.
我真的很期待下次合作。
I’m really looking forward to our next collaboration.
不用破費啦。
bù yòng pò fèi la
no need to spend money
不用 means 'no need', and 破費 means 'spend money on someone'. 啦 (la) makes the tone casual and friendly.
別這樣，不用破費啦。
Come on, no need to spend money.
Words in this phrase
不用
bù yòng
[bù yòng]
no need
Indicating that something is unnecessary.
不用謝，我只是舉手之勞。
No need to thank me, it was just a small effort.
破費
pò fèi
[pòfèi]
to spend money (on someone)
Polite phrase for someone spending money on you.
讓你破費了！
You shouldn't have spent money on me!
啦
la
[la]
sentence-final particle (softening)
Makes a statement sound casual and friendly.
沒關係啦。
It's fine, really.
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