不要

yào

Traditional: 不要

HSK 1
#76 of 5,000 Core 1000

Translation

do not (imperative negation)

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Examples

Do not worry, it is fine.

Do not use your phone during class.

Do not say it like that, he will be upset.

pèngbēi

Do not touch that cup.

Please do not speak loudly.

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