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How to say “stop talking” in Chinese

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stop talking

Chinese · 中文

rude

Translation

别说了

Romanization

Bie shuo le

Pronunciation

byeh shwaw luh

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

别说了 — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "stop talking".

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FAQ

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How do you say "stop talking" in Chinese?+

You say "别说了" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Bie shuo le", and a simple pronunciation cue is "byeh shwaw luh".

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 "byeh shwaw luh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Bie shuo le".

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.