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Negative commands with 不要 ("bu4yao4")

Verb
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Translations

  • Don't

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

  • 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.)
  • 开会的时候，请大家不要大声喧哗。(During the meeting, please do not make loud noises.)
  • 这件衣服太贵了，你不要买。(This piece of clothing is too expensive, you shouldn't buy it.)
  • 请注意，这里的地很滑，不要跑。(Please be careful, the ground here is very slippery, don't run.)
  • 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.)
  • 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.)