bié
别字
different; separate; category
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Meanings
5 senses · 10 examplesverb
to part; to leave; to separate
Often used in farewells or to describe physical separation.
Wǒ我
men们
zài在
jī机
chǎng场
gào告
bié别
。
We said goodbye at the airport.
Tā他
men们
fēn分
bié别
duō多
nián年
le了
。
They have been separated for many years.
adjective/adverb
other; another; different
Used to indicate a distinction or an alternative.
Wǒ我
xiǎng想
mǎi买
bié别
de的
yán颜
sè色
de的
yī衣
fu服
。
I want to buy clothes in another color.
bié别
chù处
somewhere else
verb
to fasten; to pin
Often used with objects like pins or brooches.
Tā她
bǎ把
xiào校
huī徽
bié别
zài在
xiōng胸
qián前
。
She pinned the school badge on her chest.
bié别
zhēn针
safety pin
noun
category; distinction; class
Found in compound words.
Wǒ我
men们
tǎo讨
lùn论
xìng性
bié别
chā差
yì异
。
We discussed gender differences.
zhí职
bié别
job category
adverb
don't; must not
informalUsed as a negative imperative, often in spoken language.
Bié别
chǎo吵
！
Don't make noise!
Nǐ你
bié别
dān担
xīn心
，
méi没
shì事
de的
。
Don't worry, it's fine.