How to use 别 (bié) in Mandarin Chinese?

别 bié GRAMMAR

HSK 2 · Grammar note

别 — how to use it in Chinese

don't; do not; to separate

Negación

Explanation

Important word for prohibitions: 别 + verb = don't do something. Softer than 不要 in many contexts.

Example sentences

别 bié 说话 shuō huà

Don't talk

上课 shàng kè 时 shí 别 bié 玩 wán 手机 shǒu jī

Don't play with your phone during class

天 tiān 晚 wǎn 了 le 你 nǐ 别 bié 一个人 yí gè rén 出去 chū qù

It's late, don't go out alone

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