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No. 660 in Chinese

不要

"不要" means "do not" or "don't want."

In a sentence

  • 不要迟到。

    Don't be late.

    Here, '不要' is used to express a negative instruction or prohibition, often used when giving direct advice or commands.

  • 我不要去那里。

    I don't want to go there.

    In this sentence, '不要' conveys a personal desire or decision not to do something.

  • 你昨天不要太担心。

    You shouldn't have worried too much yesterday.

    This example uses '不要' in a past context, indicating a suggestion or criticism about unnecessary actions previously taken.

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