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How to say “mind your own business” in Chinese

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mind your own business

Chinese · 中文

rude

Translation

管好你自己

Romanization

Guan hao ni ziji

Pronunciation

gwahn how nee dzuh-jee

When to use it

Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

管好你自己 — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "mind your own business".

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How do you say "mind your own business" in Chinese?+

You say "管好你自己" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Guan hao ni ziji", and a simple pronunciation cue is "gwahn how nee dzuh-jee".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "gwahn how nee dzuh-jee" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Guan hao ni ziji".

When should I use it?+

Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.