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别 is the simplified form of 別, combining the knife radical 刂 with 另, which here depicts a bone with meat attached rather than the independent character meaning "other". Together they show a knife cutting meat from a bone, conveying division and separation. This core image gives rise to meanings like parting ways, leaving, and distinguishing between things, as well as denoting differences or discrepancies. The character is also widely used as a negative imperative adverb, telling someone not to do something, and can refer to fastening items with a pin.
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请你别生气。
别忘记关门。
别人在等你。
我们即将分别。
别的房间更干净。
别针掉在地上了。
别担心，我会帮你。
他别过脸去不说话。
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