不要
bùyào
don't want
我不要吃这个。
I don't want to eat this.
informal
To not want something; to refuse or decline
不要担心，我会照顾好自己。
Don't worry, I'll take care of myself.
Commonly used to express refusal or lack of desire for something.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
不要 is often used in everyday conversation to express refusal or lack of desire.
Gold Rule
Imperative Form
不要 can be used as an imperative to tell someone not to do something, e.g., 不要担心 (Don't worry).
Word Origin
Combination of 不 (bù, 'not') and 要 (yào, 'to want').
Usage Notes
Often used in informal contexts to express refusal or lack of desire. Can also be used as an imperative to tell someone not to do something.
Word Breakdown
不
not
prefix要
to want
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