Definition
不要 (bù yào) is the standard way to say 'don't' in negative commands (e.g., 不要去 'don't go'). It is slightly more formal than 别 (bié), which is the everyday spoken equivalent. Note that 不用 (bù yòng) means 'need not' (no obligation), not a prohibition.
adverb
don'tmust not
Examples
- 不要。Nǐ bù yào qù.Don't go.
- 不要。Qǐng bù yào shuō.Please don't say it.
- 不要。bù yào chī tài duō.Don't eat too much.
Grammar
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