HSK 2 · VERSION 2.0#44
Negative Commands with “búyào”
不要
How it works
不要 means “do not” and is used for negative commands or advice.
The pattern
不要 + Verb
Example sentences
不要说话。
Do not talk.
不要担心。
Do not worry.
晚上不要喝太多咖啡。
Do not drink too much coffee at night.
Usage note
Compared with 别, 不要 can sound a little more direct or complete.