Скачать в Google Play Скачать в App Store

The Imperative Sentence with "不要...了" or "别...了"

In Mandarin Chinese, imperative sentences are formed using "不要...了" or "别...了" to express commands or requests.

Usage:

  • 不要 + Verb + 了: "不要" (bùyào) followed by a verb and "了" (le) is used to indicate a negative command or request.
    • 不要说话了。(Bùyào shuōhuà le.) - Don't speak.
  • 别 + Verb + 了: "别" (bié) followed by a verb and "了" (le) is another way to express a negative command or request, often used in spoken language.
    • 别迟到了。(Bié chídào le.) - Don't be late.

Examples:

  • 不要打扰了。(Bùyào dǎrǎo le.) - Don't disturb.
  • 别吵了。(Bié chǎo le.) - Don't make noise.

Additional Notes:

  • Both "不要" and "别" followed by a verb and "了" are used to form imperative sentences to give commands or requests.
  • The choice between "不要" and "别" depends on personal preference or the specific context.