别 bié
don't / other
别 (bié) means "don't / other" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 别
客气
kèqi
polite / courteous
比如
bǐrú
for example
颜色
yánsè
color
Frequently asked questions
What does 别 (bié) mean in Chinese?
别 (bié) means "don't / other" in Chinese. 别 (bié) means "don't / other" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 别 in a sentence?
Use 别 (bié) the way you would use "don't / other" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What is the difference between 别 (bié) and 都 (dōu)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 别 means "don't / other"; 都 means "all / both / even". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
One concept should unlock a network, not one translation
Speak1000 teaches 别 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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The fastest way to remember 别 (bié) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
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