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A primer on using 不要 to mean "don't".
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== Structure ==
 
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Revision as of 09:04, 28 January 2013

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!

See also