别迟到
bié chídào
Don't be late · trad. 別遲到
别迟到 (Bié chídào) is a common phrase used to give a friendly warning or reminder not to be late, especially when making plans or setting an appointment.
What does 别迟到 (bié chídào) mean?
别迟到 (bié chídào) means “don't be late” in English.
When to use it
Neutral and direct. It's a friendly reminder among friends or colleagues. For a more polite or formal request, you might say 请准时 (qǐng zhǔnshí), “please be on time.”
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “bee-EH chuh-DAO.” The first syllable is a falling tone, and the second is a rising tone followed by a falling tone.
Other ways to say it
- 要准时yào zhǔnshíbe on time
- 请准时qǐng zhǔnshíplease be on time
- 别忘了bié wàngledon't forget
Examples
我们明天早上八点见面，别迟到哦！
wǒmen míngtiān zǎoshang bādiǎn jiànmiàn, bié chídào o!
We'll meet at 8 AM tomorrow, don't be late!
你快点走，别迟到了。
nǐ kuàidiǎn zǒu, bié chídào le.
Hurry up, don't be late.
记住，会议九点开始，别迟到。
jìzhù, huìyì jiǔdiǎn kāishǐ, bié chídào.
Remember, the meeting starts at nine, don't be late.
Pro tip: The “别 + verb” structure is a common way to express “don't do something.” It's a direct but often friendly way to give a command or warning.
Related phrases
说定了 · It's a deal就这样吧 · Let's leave it at that给我打电话 · Call me
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