不要

不要 yào ㄅㄨˋ ㄧㄠˋ bat1 jiu3 HSK 2

  • don't!; must not

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 不 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 不要动。 Don't move.
  • 我不要。 I don't want to.
  • 我不要. I don't want it.
  • 不要动. Don't move.
  • 不要跑! Don't run!

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