Definition
请勿 is a formal written phrase meaning 'please do not'. It appears on signs, notices, and official documents to politely yet firmly prohibit an action. It is more formal and impersonal than 不要 and is typically found in public spaces (e.g., 请勿吸烟 'no smoking', 请勿入内 'no entry'). Use it only in written or formal spoken announcements.
f.e.
please do not (written prohibition on signs and notices)
Examples
- 请勿。qǐng wù xīyān.No smoking.
- 请勿。qǐng wù rù nèi.No entry.
- 请勿。qǐng wù pāizhào.No photography.
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