How common it is
不用 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say bù yòng slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
不用这个词用来表示不需要或者没有必要做某事。
bù yòng zhè gè cí lái bǎo shí bù xū yào huò bù bì xié suǒ shì zuò mǒu shì.
The word 不用 is used to indicate that something is not needed or not necessary.
Context note
这个词常用于日常生活中的对话，比如在购物、家务或学习中。
zhè gè cí cháng yòng yú rì kāi shēn qū zhōng de huà huà, bǐ 如 在 gòu wù 、 jiā wù 或 xué xí zhōng 。
This word is commonly used in daily conversations, such as shopping, housework, or studying.
5 examples
不用带雨伞。
bú yòng dài yǔ sǎn。
You don't need to bring an umbrella.
这个作业不用做。
zhè ge zuò yè bú yòng zuò。
This homework doesn't have to be done.
不用那么担心。
bú yòng nà me dān xīn。
There's no need to worry so much.
不用着急，慢慢来。
bú yòng zháo jí， màn màn lái。
You don't need to rush, take your time.
这个礼物不用送。
zhè ge lǐ wù bú yòng sòng。
This gift doesn't have to be given.
5 mini stories
妈妈说不用买新衣服，旧的还能穿。
mā ma shuō bú yòng mǎi xīn yī fu， jiù de hái néng chuān。
Mom said there's no need to buy new clothes, the old ones can still be worn.
老师说这个练习不用做，明天再复习。
lǎo shī shuō zhè ge liàn xí bú yòng zuò， míng tiān zài fù xí。
The teacher said this exercise doesn't have to be done, we'll review it tomorrow.
爸爸说不用急着回家吃饭，先陪我玩一会儿。
bà ba shuō bú yòng jí zhe huí jiā chī fàn， xiān péi wǒ wán yí huì er。
Dad said there's no need to rush home for dinner, let me play with you for a while first.
姐姐说不用那么早起床，今天天气好。
jiě jie shuō bú yòng nà me zǎo qǐ chuáng， jīn tiān tiān qì hǎo。
Sister said there's no need to get up so early today, the weather is nice.
朋友说不用送我回家，我可以自己走。
péng yǒu shuō bú yòng sòng wǒ huí jiā， wǒ kě yǐ zì jǐ zǒu。
Friend said there's no need to send me home, I can walk myself.