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勿
wù
Description
"勿"是一个很老的字,意思是"不要",常常用在正式的话或标语里。
"勿" is a very old character meaning "do not", often used in formal speech or signs.
我们平时说话很少用"勿",但在牌子上可以看到,比如"请勿吸烟"。
We rarely use "勿" in everyday speech, but it can be seen on signs, such as "请勿吸烟" (Please do not smoke).
Meanings
勿wù
do not; must not (formal)
请勿吸烟。
No smoking, please.
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Notes
- Nuance
勿 is formal and literary; in everyday speech people say 不要 or 别.
- Usage
often appears in signs and rules, especially after 请, as in 请勿.
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