甭

béng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 Uncommon

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甭

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

甭

bèng (dialect) very

Definitions

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

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 非得 fēi děi 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: (followed by a verb phrase, then – optionally – 不可, or 不行 etc) must

Register variants

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• 不用 bù yòng 不用 bù yòng need not 更正式的通用表达: need not

Synonyms

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• 别 bié 别 bié to leave 表示劝阻或禁止: to leave
• 不必 bù bì 不必 bù bì need not 表示不需要，较正式: need not

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

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甭 客气！

No need to be polite!

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Words Containing 甭

• 甭管 甭管 béng guǎn: (coll.) regardless of; no matter (where, who etc)