Learning Chinese: How to Say "Don't" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 不要
Pinyin: bù yào
Pronunciation: bu4 yao4
English Translation: Don't
Usage:
"不要 (bù yào)" is the most common way to say "don't" in Chinese. It can be used to express a prohibition or a request.
Example:
Chinese: 不要碰那個。
Pinyin: Bù yào pèng nà ge.
English: Don't touch that.
Chinese: 你不要走。
Pinyin: Nǐ bù yào zǒu.
English: Don't go.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "不要 (bù yào)" that you may hear:
别 (bié): A more informal way to say "don't," similar to "don't" in English.
请不要 (qǐng bù yào): A more polite way to say "don't," literally meaning "please don't."
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "不要 (bù yào)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "don't" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "不要 (bù yào)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"不要 (bù yào)" is typically used to express a negative command or request.
To say "don't want" in Chinese, you can say "不要 (bù yào)" followed by the object. For example, "我不要吃这个 (wǒ bù yào chī zhège)" means "I don't want to eat this."
In some regions of China, people may also use "别 (bié)" to say "don't."
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