Negative commands with "buyao"

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You can use 不要 (bùyào) to mean "don't". This is similar to the other negative command "别".

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