How to say “don't need to” in Chinese with 不用 (bùyòng)
Subj. + 不用 (bú yòng) + Verb Phrase
不用 (bù yòng) — don't need to
Subj. + 不用 (bú yòng) + Verb Phrase
HSK 4Auxiliary verbs不用 (bù yòng) — don't need to
Rule structure
不用 (bùyòng) means "don’t need to, there’s no need". It is softer and more polite than 别 (bié).
Rule structure
不用 (bùyòng) means "don’t need to, there’s no need". It is softer and more polite than 别 (bié).
Examples
你不用等我，先走吧。
Nǐ bùyòng děng wǒ, xiān zǒu ba.
You don’t need to wait for me; go ahead.
Examples
你不用等我，先走吧。
Nǐ bùyòng děng wǒ, xiān zǒu ba.
You don’t need to wait for me; go ahead.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “don't need to” in Chinese with 不用?
Use the structure: Subj. + 不用 (bú yòng) + Verb Phrase. For example: 你不用等我，先走吧。 — “You don’t need to wait for me; go ahead.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
你不用等我，先走吧。 — “You don’t need to wait for me; go ahead.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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