How common it is
不要 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say bù yào slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
不要 (bù yào) 是用来表示禁止或拒绝的词语。在日常生活中，当你不想让别人做某事时，可以用到这个词。
不要 (bù yào) 是用来表示禁止或拒绝的词语。在日常生活中，当你不想让别人做某事时，可以用到这个词。
Context note
不要 (bù yào) 在很多情况下都会用到，比如告诉孩子不要吃不该吃的东西，或者提醒他们不要做一些危险的事情。
不要 (bù yào) 在很多情况下都会用到，比如告诉孩子不要吃不该吃的东西，或者提醒他们不要做一些危险的事情。
5 examples
不要吃糖
bù yào chī táng
Don't eat candy.
不要乱跑
bù yào luàn pǎo
Don't run around.
不要害怕
bù yào pà huài
Don't be afraid.
不要生气
bù yào shēng qì
Don't get angry.
不要乱说话
bù yào luàn huà kài
Don't talk nonsense.
5 mini stories
妈妈说不要吃太多糖。爸爸说不要玩火。
mā ma shuō bù yào chī tè gēn táng . dà dì shuō bù yào wán huǒ .
Mom says don't eat too much candy. Dad says don't play with fire.
老师说不要说话，安静听讲。
lǎo shī shuō bù yào huà kài , jìng qīn tīng jiǎng .
The teacher says don't talk, listen quietly.
姐姐说弟弟不要乱跑，会摔倒。
jiě jié shuō dì di bù yào luàn pǎo , huì suān dǎo .
The older sister says the younger brother shouldn't run around, he might fall.
妈妈说不要害怕，勇敢些。
mā ma shuō bù yào pà huài , gáng yǒn suō .
Mom says don't be afraid, be brave.
爸爸说不要生气，要冷静。
dà dì shuō bù yào shēng qì , yào jìng lěng .
Dad says don't get angry, stay calm.