Chinese

bùyòng
Meaning: no need to; not necessary
Part of Speech: Adverb, Verb

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Handwriting

不
用

Example sentences

You don't need to worry about me.
他微笑著說道:「沒關係,這點小事不用放在心上。」
他微笑著说道:「没关系,这点小事不用放在心上。」
He said with a smile, 'It's okay, don't take such a small thing to heart.'
這是我們的家務事,不用外人插手。
这是我们的家务事,不用外人插手。
This is our family matter, no need for outsiders to interfere.
你不用擔心,這件事我自有安排。
你不用担心,这件事我自有安排。
Don't worry, I have my own arrangements for this matter.
這點小事無關緊要,你不用放在心上。
这点小事无关紧要,你不用放在心上。
This small matter is insignificant; you don't need to take it to heart.
我們是多年的老朋友了,不用這麼見外。
我们是多年的老朋友了,不用这么见外。
We've been old friends for many years, no need to be so polite.
把不用的雜物收進櫥櫃。
把不用的杂物收进橱柜。
Put the unused clutter into the cabinet.
我們有的是時間,不用著急。
我们有的是时间,不用著急。
We have plenty of time, no need to rush.
這頓飯不用你掏錢,由我請客。
这顿饭不用你掏钱,由我请客。
You don't need to pay for this meal, I'll treat.

Usage Notes

Used to express that something is unnecessary or to decline an offer.

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