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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.
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.
In formal documents, use '拒绝接受报酬' (refuse to accept compensation) instead of the literal translation to maintain professionalism.
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.
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.