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不想要钱
bù xiǎng yào qián
don't want money
他不想要钱，只想帮助别人。
He doesn't want money; he just wants to help others.
informal
To refuse or be unwilling to accept money, often for moral, ethical, or personal reasons.
她不想要钱，因为她觉得这是不道德的。
She doesn't want money because she thinks it's immoral.
这个慈善家不想要钱，只想奉献自己的时间。
The philanthropist doesn't want money; he just wants to contribute his time.
Often used in contexts of altruism, refusal of bribes, or rejecting financial gain for personal principles.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
This phrase is rarely used in business or formal settings. It sounds more natural in personal or ethical discussions. In financial contexts, '拒绝报酬' (refuse compensation) is more appropriate.
Gold Rule
Avoid Literal Translation in Formal Writing
In formal documents, use '拒绝接受报酬' (refuse to accept compensation) instead of the literal translation to maintain professionalism.
Word Origin
A literal compound formed by combining '不想要' (don't want) and '钱' (money). The phrase emerged in modern Chinese as a concise way to express moral or ethical rejection of financial compensation.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in personal or ethical contexts rather than financial transactions. It may imply a sense of integrity or selflessness but can also sound unusual in everyday situations where accepting money is expected.
Word Breakdown
不想要
don't want
verb phrase钱
money
noun汉英词典