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Revision as of 09:04, 28 January 2013
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You can use 不要 (bùyào) to mean "don't".
Structure
Negative commands in Chinese ("do not" or "don't") are formed with 不要. Usually the subject is omitted, as in English.
不要 + Verb + Object
Examples
- 不要 说话！Don't speak!
- 不要 推 我！Don't push me!
- 不要 说谎！Don't lie!
