HSK 2 · VERSION 2.0#66
Expressing “Stop Doing” with “bié... le”
别……了
How it works
别……了 means “stop doing...” or “do not do it anymore.”
The pattern
别 + Verb + 了
Example sentences
别说话了。
Stop talking.
别看手机了，快睡觉吧。
Stop looking at your phone and go to sleep.
别喝咖啡了。
Stop drinking coffee.
Usage note
This pattern often tells someone to end an ongoing action.