Chinese

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

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Example sentences

不要在圖書館大聲說話。
不要在图书馆大声说话。
Don't talk loudly in the library.
不要生氣。
Don't get angry.
不要因為一時的失敗而感到自卑。
Don't feel inferior because of a temporary failure.
我們應該保持環境整潔,不要隨地亂丟垃圾。
We should keep the environment clean and not litter anywhere.
不要讓別人抓住你的把柄。
Don't let others get a hold of your weakness.

Usage Notes

Can indicate prohibition (don't) or lack of desire (don't want).

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