别担心
bié dānxīn
Don't worry · trad. 別擔心
别担心 (bié dānxīn) is a common and versatile phrase used to tell someone not to worry or to reassure them. It's a direct way to offer comfort.
What does 别担心 (bié dānxīn) mean?
别担心 (bié dānxīn) means “don't worry” in English.
When to use it
Neutral and appropriate for most situations. For a slightly softer or more encouraging tone, you can add 吧 (ba) at the end: 别担心吧.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “bee-EH DAHN-sheen.” The first syllable has a falling tone, and the second syllable has a high-level tone.
Other ways to say it
- 不用担心búyòng dānxīnno need to worry
- 没关系méi guānxiit's okay, no problem (reassuring)
- 放心吧fàngxīn barelax, put your mind at ease
Examples
别担心，一切都会好的。
bié dānxīn, yīqiè dōu huì hǎo de.
Don't worry, everything will be fine.
你看起来很紧张，别担心。
nǐ kànqǐlái hěn jǐnzhāng, bié dānxīn.
You look very nervous, don't worry.
没关系，别担心，我们有的是时间。
méi guānxi, bié dānxīn, wǒmen yǒude shì shíjiān.
It's okay, don't worry, we have plenty of time.
Pro tip: The structure 别 + verb is a common way to form negative commands, meaning “don't [verb].” For example, 别走 (bié zǒu) means “don't go.”
Related phrases
放心吧 · Rest assured别生气 · Don't be angry冷静一点 · Calm down
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