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不想要
bù xiǎng yào
don't want
我不想要这件礼物。
I don't want this gift.
informal
To not want something; to have no desire for something.
他不想要这份工作。
He doesn't want this job.
她不想要买新手机。
She doesn't want to buy a new phone.
This phrase is commonly used to express a lack of desire or refusal to accept something.
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Pro Tip
Politeness
In formal or polite contexts, you might want to soften the phrase by adding a polite particle like '吗' (ma) or '吧' (ba). For example, '我不想要这件礼物，谢谢。' (I don't want this gift, thank you.)
Gold Rule
Directness
This phrase is direct and can be perceived as blunt. Use it carefully in formal or sensitive situations.
Word Origin
Composed of 不 (bù, 'not'), 想 (xiǎng, 'want'), and 要 (yào, 'to want').
Usage Notes
This phrase is versatile and can be used in various contexts to express a lack of desire or refusal. It is commonly used in everyday conversation.
Word Breakdown
不
not
prefix想
want
root要
to want
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