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don't

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

bu4yao4 • bùyào

Meaning


Primary

don't

Alternatives

do not

Hint

Use before a verb to tell someone not to do something.

Mnemonic


不要 Don't tells someone you do 不 not 要 want them to do something.

Usage


請 不要 開 門。

Please don't open the door.

不要 在 這裡 吃 東西。

Don't eat here.

明天 不要 遲到。

Don't be late tomorrow.