勿 (wù) — do not (formal, literary, used in signs and written prohibitions)
Definition
A literary/classical 'do not' used mainly on signs and slogans, not in everyday speech. Negate imperatives (请勿打扰) rather than negate verbs.
adverb
do not (formal, literary, used in signs and written prohibitions)
Examples
- 。Qǐng wù dǎ rǎo.Please do not disturb.
- 勿，。wù Wàng lì shǐ, zhēn xī hé píng.Do not forget history, cherish peace.
- 勿。wù Tà cǎo dì.Do not step on the grass.
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