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10 Daily Chinese Phrases to Set Boundaries
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10 Daily Chinese Phrases to Set Boundaries

From "Don't mess with me" to "Don't to too far", all the punchy phrases you need for clear communications and setting boundaries in authentic spoken Chinese.

Beyond the Polite "No": Say “Don‘t” Like A Pro!

Ready to go beyond a simple "no"? In Chinese, there are many ways to set clear boundaries and stand your ground. From telling someone "Don't mess with me" (别惹我) to asking them "Don't run it in" (别再提了), these essential phrases will help you navigate conversations with confidence.

  1. 别担心 (Bié dānxīn) - Don't sweat it.

  2. 别惹我 (Bié rě wǒ) - Don't mess with me.

  3. 别忍着 (Bié rěn zhe) - Don't hold back.

  4. 别越界 (Bié yuèjiè) - Don't cross the line.

  5. 别分心 (Bié fēnxīn) - Don't lose your focus.

  6. 别再提了 (Bié zài tí le) - Don't rub it in.

  7. 别装傻 (Bié zhuāng shǎ) - Don't play dumb.

  8. 别太过分了 (Bié tài guòfèn le) - Don't go too far.

  9. 别胡闹了 (Bié húnào le) - Don't be ridiculous.

  10. 别那么烦人 (Bié nàme fánrén) - Don't be a pain.


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