别吧
bié ba
don't do that
别吧，我累了。
Don't do that, I'm tired.
informal
A polite or gentle way to ask someone to stop doing something or to not do something.
别吧，我现在没空。
Don't do that, I'm busy right now.
别吧，我们明天再聊。
Don't do that, let's talk about it tomorrow.
This phrase is often used to politely decline a request or to ask someone to stop an action.
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Pro Tip
Polite Decline
Use '别吧' to politely decline a request or ask someone to stop an action without sounding too direct.
Word Origin
Combination of '别' (don't) and '吧' (particle used to soften a request or suggestion).
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in informal conversations to politely ask someone to stop doing something or to decline a request. It is more gentle than '别' alone.
Word Breakdown
别
don't
root吧
particle used to soften a request or suggestion
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