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不要
búyào
Description
「不要」用来叫别人别做某件事，或者表示自己不想要什么东西。
"不要" is used to tell others not to do something, or to express that you don't want something.
它是很常用的词，说话和写字都会用到。
It is a very common word, used in both speaking and writing.
Meanings
不要búyào
don't; do not (used to tell someone not to do something)
上课的时候不要说话。
Don't talk during class.
不要búyào
to not want; do not want
我不要这个，谢谢。
I don't want this, thank you.
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Notes
- Etymology
不 (not) + 要 (want/must), literally "not want" or "must not".
- Nuance
别 is a more casual spoken alternative to 不要 for giving commands.
In videos
“啊，我不要买更多我觉得不值得看的书。”
“嗯，对，不要控制自己的食欲。”
“刚才看见的意见不要炫一点诶”
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