别急
bié jí
No rush · trad. 別急
别急 (bié jí) means "no rush" or "don't worry." Speakers use it to calm someone who is feeling anxious or impatient, encouraging them to take their time.
What does 别急 (bié jí) mean?
别急 (bié jí) means “no rush” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “don't hurry.”
When to use it
Neutral and direct. It's often used to reassure someone. For a softer approach, you could say 慢慢来 (màn màn lái), meaning "take your time."
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “byeh JEE.” The first syllable is a falling tone, and the second is a rising tone.
Other ways to say it
- 不要急bù yào jídon't be anxious
- 慢慢来mànman láitake your time
- 不着急bù zháojíno need to hurry
Examples
别急，我们还有很多时间。
bié jí, wǒmen hái yǒu hěn duō shíjiān.
No rush, we still have plenty of time.
你别急，慢慢说清楚。
nǐ bié jí, mànman shuō qīngchu.
Don't rush, explain it clearly and slowly.
事情再多，也别急，一件一件来。
shìqing zài duō, yě bié jí, yí jiàn yí jiàn lái.
No matter how many things there are, don't rush, take them one by one.
Pro tip: 别急 is a common way to tell someone to calm down and not be so anxious or impatient, especially when they are stressed about time or tasks.
Related phrases
快点 · Hurry up我先走了 · I'm off or gotta go我马上来 · I'll be right there
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