Chinese

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

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Example sentences

如果你不要的話,我就給別人了。
如果你不要的话,我就给别人了。
If you don't want it, I'll give it to someone else.
不要相信所謂的專家。
Don't trust those so-called experts.
別人在講話時,不要隨便插嘴。
Don't interrupt casually when others are speaking.
喝酒後請不要開車。
Please do not drive after drinking alcohol.
不要只看眼前的利益。
Don't just look at immediate benefits.

Usage Notes

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

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