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Expressing 'don't' with 别 (bié)
Negation
Obligation & Necessity
Structure
别 + Verb
Explanation
The adverb 别 (bié) means 'don't' and is used to tell someone not to do something. It functions as a negative imperative, similar to 不要 but more colloquial and concise. It is placed directly before a verb to form a prohibition or gentle warning.
Examples
别担心，一切都会好起来的。
Bié dānxīn, yīqiè dōu huì hǎo qǐlái de.
Don't worry, everything will get better.
别跑太快，小心摔倒！
Bié pǎo tài kuài, xiǎoxīn shuāidǎo!
Don't run too fast, be careful not to fall!
时间不早了，别再玩手机了。
Shíjiān bù zǎole, bié zài wán shǒujīle.
It's getting late; stop playing with your phone.