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Negative commands with 不要 ("bùyào")
不要 bùyào
VerbStructure
Translations
- tells someone not to do something
Definition
“不要”用于构成否定命令句，表示禁止、劝阻或不希望某人做某事。它直接表达“不要做”或“请勿做”。
"不要" (bùyào) is used to form negative commands, indicating prohibition, dissuasion, or not wanting someone to do something. It directly expresses "don't" or "do not."
Usage
“不要”通常放在动词、动词短语、形容词或名词之前，表示禁止或劝阻进行该动作、保持该状态或拥有某物。它比“别”语气更强，更直接，但也可以用于友善的劝告。基本结构是“不要 + 动词/动词短语/形容词/名词”。
"不要" is typically placed before a verb, verb phrase, adjective, or noun to prohibit or dissuade someone from performing an action, maintaining a state, or possessing something. It is stronger and more direct than "别" (bié), but can also be used for friendly advice. The basic structure is "不要 + verb/verb phrase/adjective/noun."
Examples
- 1 你生病了，不要出去玩了，好好休息吧。(You are sick, don't go out to play, rest well.)
- 2 开会的时候，请大家不要大声喧哗。(During the meeting, please do not make loud noises.)
- 3 这件衣服太贵了，你不要买。(This piece of clothing is too expensive, you shouldn't buy it.)
- 4 请注意，这里的地很滑，不要跑。(Please be careful, the ground here is very slippery, don't run.)
- 5 父母经常告诉孩子，不要和陌生人说话。(Parents often tell their children, don't talk to strangers.)
- 6 这道菜太辣了，如果你不吃辣，就不要尝试。(This dish is too spicy, if you don't eat spicy food, don't try it.)
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