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不要

bù yào

HSK 1

Meaning

  • don't!; must not

Definition

表示否定或禁止的副词，相当于“别”、“不可以”。

Adverb indicating negation or prohibition, equivalent to 'don't' or 'must not'.

Usage

用于动词前，表示劝阻、禁止或否定某事。也可单独使用表示拒绝。

Used before a verb to express dissuasion, prohibition, or negation. Can also be used alone to indicate refusal.

Examples

  • 1 不要说话！ (Don't talk!)
  • 2 请不要在这里吸烟。 (Please don't smoke here.)
  • 3 不要担心，我会帮你的。 (Don't worry, I'll help you.)
  • 4 我不要这个，我要那个。 (I don't want this, I want that.)
  • 5 他叫我不要迟到。 (He told me not to be late.)
  • 6 不要在课堂上玩手机。 (Don't play with your phone in class.)

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