用不着 (yòng bu zháo) — there is no need to (do something); not need (something); have no use for
Definition
Means 'there's no need to' or 'not need' — the negative counterpart of 用得着 ('need / have use for'). One of the pair: 用得着 = it's needed, 用不着 = it's not.
verb
there is no need to (do something)not need (something)have no use for
Examples
- 用不着。Zhè diǎn xiǎo shì yòng bu zháo nín qīn zì pǎo yí tàng.This small matter doesn't require you to come in person.
- ，用不着。Tā jīng yàn fēng fù, yòng bu zháo wǒ men zhǐ dǎo.He's very experienced — there's no need for us to guide him.
- 用不着，。Zhè xiē jiù jiā jù yǐ jīng yòng bu zháo le, rēng le ba.These old pieces of furniture are no longer needed; just throw them away.
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