A1 Expression خنثی

别急

bie ji

Don't rush

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use '别急' to tell someone to calm down, slow down, or not to worry about a deadline.

  • Means: Don't rush or don't worry.
  • Used in: Helping friends, calming someone down, or managing expectations.
  • Don't confuse: Don't use it to mean 'stop' (use 停 instead).
Clock + Hand waving 'no' = Relaxed pace

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means 'don't hurry'. You say it to friends when they are worried or moving too fast.
It is a common way to tell someone to relax. It is often used when someone is nervous about a task or time. It helps people feel calm.
This is a versatile imperative used to mitigate stress. It functions as a social lubricant, signaling that the speaker is patient and supportive. It is essential for building rapport in high-pressure situations.
The phrase functions as a pragmatic marker of reassurance. By negating the urgency of the situation, the speaker effectively lowers the interlocutor's anxiety levels. It is a hallmark of empathetic communication in Chinese social dynamics.
Syntactically, it is a negative imperative. Pragmatically, it serves as a face-saving strategy. It allows the speaker to manage the emotional state of the listener, demonstrating high social intelligence and cultural alignment with the value of patience.
The phrase encapsulates the cognitive-linguistic shift from 'urgency' (急) to 'stasis' (别). It is a linguistic manifestation of the 'slow down' cultural archetype. Its usage requires nuanced understanding of power dynamics and emotional resonance within the Chinese social fabric.

معنی

Advise someone to slow down or not worry.

🌍

زمینه فرهنگی

Used constantly in fast-paced cities like Shanghai.

💡

Tone matters

Say it with a soft tone to sound kind.

معنی

Advise someone to slow down or not worry.

💡

Tone matters

Say it with a soft tone to sound kind.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank.

别____，慢慢来。

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 急

别急 is the standard phrase.

🎉 امتیاز: /1

سوالات متداول

1 سوال

Only if you are very close.

عبارات مرتبط

🔗

慢慢来

similar

Take your time

کجا استفاده کنیم

🏃

Friend is late

A: 对不起，我迟到了！

B: 别急，还没开始呢。

informal
📚

Learning Chinese

Teacher: 别急，慢慢说。

Student: 好的，谢谢老师。

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Imagine a person running with a clock on their head; you tap them and say '别急' (Don't rush).

Visual Association

A calm turtle holding a sign that says '别急'.

Rhyme

别急别急，慢慢练习。

Story

Xiao Wang was running to the bus. He tripped. I ran over and said, '别急!' He stood up, took a breath, and realized the bus was still there.

Word Web

着急慢慢别时间冷静耐心

چالش

Use '别急' three times today when someone seems stressed.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Tranquilo

Tranquilo can also mean 'I'm okay'.

French high

Pas de panique

More focused on the absence of panic.

German high

Keine Eile

More formal than 别急.

Japanese high

焦らないで

More polite markers often added.

Arabic moderate

على مهلك

Focuses on the pace of movement.

Chinese self

别急

None.

Korean high

천천히 하세요

Focuses on the action speed.

Portuguese high

Calma

Very short and punchy.

Easily Confused

别急 در مقابل 别催

Often confused with 别急.

别急 = don't worry, 别催 = don't pressure me.

سوالات متداول (1)

Only if you are very close.

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