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甭

béng
HSK 2.0 Level 6 Uncommon

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This word has multiple dictionary entries. Choose the reading or usage you want to review.

甭
béng (contraction of 不用[bù yòng]) need not; please don't
甭
bèng (dialect) very

Definitions

  1. 1. (contraction of 不用[bù yòng]) need not; please don't

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Character focus

Stroke order

9 strokes

Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item
非得
fēi děi

(followed by a verb phrase, then – optionally – 不可, or 不行 etc) must

表示必须，与‘不必’相反

Register variants

1 item
不用
bù yòng

need not

更正式的通用表达

Synonyms

2 items
别
bié

to leave

表示劝阻或禁止
不必
bù bì

need not

表示不需要，较正式

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Non-native speakers sometimes try to use it in formal writing, where it’s inappropriate.

Formality

Very informal, used primarily in Northern Chinese speech; can sound abrupt or dismissive.

Example Sentences

1 shown
甭 客气！
No need to be polite!

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Words Containing 甭

甭管
béng guǎn

(coll.) regardless of; no matter (where, who etc)