How to say “stop crying” in Chinese with 别 (bié)
别 (bié) + Verb + 了 (le)
Expressing "stop doing" with "别 (bié) … 了 (le)"
别 (bié) + Verb + 了 (le)
HSK 2Sentence PatternsExpressing "stop doing" with "别 (bié) … 了 (le)"
Rule structure
The pattern 别 (bié) + Verb + 了 (le) is used to tell someone to stop doing something they are currently doing. The 了 (le) here indicates a change of state (stopping the ongoing action).
Rule structure
The pattern 别 (bié) + Verb + 了 (le) is used to tell someone to stop doing something they are currently doing. The 了 (le) here indicates a change of state (stopping the ongoing action).
Examples
别哭了。
Bié kū le.
Stop crying.
Examples
别哭了。
Bié kū le.
Stop crying.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing "stop doing" with "别 (bié) … 了 (le)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 别 (bié) + Verb + 了 (le). For example: 别哭了。 — “Stop crying.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
别哭了。 — “Stop crying.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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