"don't waste your time" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 别浪费你的时间

Definition

用这个短语来劝告别人不要在某事上花时间，因为它没用、不重要或不太可能成功。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非正式表达，常用于劝告别人不要做没价值的事。多用于形容无意义的活动、任务或人与事。注意语气，以免让对方觉得难堪。

Examples

Don't waste your time on that puzzle, it's missing pieces.

**别浪费你的时间**在那个拼图上，缺了几块。

Don't waste your time arguing with them.

**别浪费你的时间**跟他们争吵。

Don't waste your time watching that movie; it's really boring.

**别浪费你的时间**看那部电影，特别无聊。

Seriously, don't waste your time—he never replies to emails.

说真的，**别浪费你的时间**，他从不回邮件。

Trust me, don't waste your time applying there—they never hire newbies.

相信我，**别浪费你的时间**去那里应聘——他们从不录用新人。

If it's not making you happy, don't waste your time on it anymore.

如果它让你不开心，**别浪费你的时间**再做了。