Chinese

bùyào
Meaning: don't; do not; do not want
Part of Speech: Adverb, Verb

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Handwriting

不
要

Example sentences

If you don't want it, I'll give it to someone else.
不要相信所謂的專家。
不要相信所谓的专家。
Don't trust those so-called experts.
別人在講話時,不要隨便插嘴。
别人在讲话时,不要随便插嘴。
Don't interrupt casually when others are speaking.
喝酒後請不要開車。
喝酒后请不要开车。
Please do not drive after drinking alcohol.
不要只看眼前的利益。
Don't just look at immediate benefits.
不要輕易放棄你的夢想。
不要轻易放弃你的梦想。
Don't give up your dreams easily.
不要因為一時的失敗而失去信心。
不要因为一时的失败而失去信心。
Don't lose heart because of a temporary failure.
不要隨便移動受傷的人。
不要随便移动受伤的人。
Do not move injured people carelessly.
不要在背後議論別人。
不要在背后议论别人。
Don't discuss others behind their backs.
不要隨地亂丟垃圾。
不要随地乱丢垃圾。
Do not litter anywhere.

Usage Notes

Used to express prohibition or the absence of desire. 'bu4' changes to 'bu2' before 'yao4'.

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