别骗我
bié piàn wǒ
Don't lie to me · trad. 別騙我
别骗我 (Bié piàn wǒ) means 'don't lie to me' or 'don't deceive me'. It can be used playfully among friends or seriously to express distrust, depending on the speaker's tone.
What does 别骗我 (bié piàn wǒ) mean?
别骗我 (bié piàn wǒ) means “don't lie to me” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “don't deceive me.”
When to use it
Can be used in both casual and serious contexts. Among close friends, it might playfully accuse someone of teasing or exaggeration. When spoken with a firm tone, it expresses genuine distrust or a warning against deception.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “bee-EH pee-EN WOH.” All three syllables have distinct tones: falling-rising, falling, and falling-rising.
Other ways to say it
- 你骗我nǐ piàn wǒyou lied to me
- 你别骗我nǐ bié piàn wǒyou better not lie to me
- 别开玩笑bié kāi wánxiàodon't joke around
Examples
你别骗我，这真的是真的吗？
nǐ bié piàn wǒ, zhè zhēnde shì zhēnde ma?
Don't lie to me, is this really true?
他告诉我他会来，希望他别骗我。
tā gàosu wǒ tā huì lái, xīwàng tā bié piàn wǒ.
He told me he would come, I hope he doesn't lie to me.
你别骗我了，我知道你在开玩笑。
nǐ bié piàn wǒ le, wǒ zhīdào nǐ zài kāi wánxiào.
Don't lie to me, I know you're just kidding.
Pro tip: The meaning of 别骗我 shifts significantly with your tone of voice. A light, rising tone can make it sound playful, while a flat or falling tone can make it a serious accusation.
Related phrases
开玩笑的 · Just kidding别开玩笑了 · Stop joking相信我 · Trust me
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