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不用 (bú yòng): need not

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 3adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: need not
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adverb
HSK level: HSK 3

Full definitions

need not
need not
no need to
do not have to
unnecessary

Chinese explanation

表示不需要做某事，没有必要。后面常接动词，例如不用谢、不用去。也可以单独使用，表示否定对方的感谢或请求，相当于没关系、不必了。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

no

HSK 3

to use

Example sentences

You don't need to worry about me.

We don't have to work today; we can go out and have fun.

No need to thank me; it's what I should do.

You can come in person; no need to notify in advance.

A: Do you want my help? B: No need, thanks.

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