别 (bié) — don't (used before verbs to form negative imperatives); other, another (bound form, e.g. 别人, 别处)
Definition
别 (bié) is the everyday "don't" used before verbs in spoken commands (别说话! "Don't talk!"). Use 不要 for stronger or written rules; 别 also means "other" in bound forms like 别人, 别处.
adverb
don't (used before verbs to form negative imperatives)otheranother (bound form, e.g. 别人, 别处)
Easily confused
Examples
- ！bié Shuō huà!Don't talk!
- 别，。bié Zǒu, děng yí xià.Don't go, wait a moment.
- 。bié Rén dōu lái le.The others have all come.
Grammar
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