Chinese words · HSK 1

不要

búyào

don't; must not

Every meaning

bùyào

  1. don't; must not
  2. not to want

In a sentence

  • 上课的时候不要说话。

    Don't talk during class.

  • 这件衣服我不要了。

    I don't want this piece of clothing anymore.

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Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).