勿

wù

adverb★Intermediate

formal

Used to express prohibition or negation, meaning 'do not' or 'must not'.

勿忘初心。

Do not forget your original aspiration.

勿要担心。

Do not worry.

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Often used in formal or written contexts to convey strong prohibition or advice.

Collocations

勿忘do not forget勿要do not请勿please do not

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Related Phrases

勿忘初心proverb

do not forget your original aspiration

请勿打扰phrase

please do not disturb

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

'勿' is more formal and often seen in written language, while '不要' is more common in spoken Chinese.

📖Word Origin

Derived from Classical Chinese, originally meaning 'do not' or 'must not'.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in formal contexts, such as signs, official documents, and proverbs. In modern spoken Chinese, '不要' is more commonly used in everyday conversation.

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