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| − | You can use 不要 (bùyào) to mean "don't". This is similar to the other negative command "[[Negative commands with bie|别]]". | + | You can use 不要 (bùyào) to mean "don't". This is similar to the other negative command "[[Negative commands with bie|别 (bié)]]". |
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| + | '''Note:''' The pinyin for 不要 is written "bùyào" but pronounced "búyào" due to a [http://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/pronunciation/Tone_change_rules tone change rule]. | ||
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You can use 不要 (bùyào) to mean "don't". This is similar to the other negative command "别 (bié)".
Note: The pinyin for 不要 is written "bùyào" but pronounced "búyào" due to a tone change rule.
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
Examples
- 不要 打 我！Don't hit me!
- 不要 说话！Don't talk!
- 不要 吃 很 多 肉。Don't eat a lot of meat.
- 小 孩子 不要 喝 酒。Small kids doesn't want to drink alcohol.
- 不要 生气，好吗？Don't get angry, OK?
- 不要 哭！Don't cry!
- 不要 出门。Don't go out.
- 不要 说 英文。Don't speak English.
- 晚上 不要 喝 咖啡。Don't drink coffee at night.
- 不要 离开 我！Don't leave me!
