千万 (qiān wàn) — (adverb) must, by all means (used in imperative sentences to emphasize necessity or prohibition)
Definition
千万 is an adverb meaning 'by all means / absolutely must,' used only to emphasize a warning or reminder (e.g. 千万别...). It intensifies the command; it is not a quantifier like 许多 or 好多.
adverb
mustby all means (used in imperative sentences to emphasize necessity or prohibition)
Examples
- 千万！Nǐ qiān wàn bié chí dào!You absolutely must not be late!
- 千万。qiān wàn Jì zhù dài yào shi.Be sure to remember to bring the keys.
- 千万。Guò mǎ lù shí qiān wàn yào xiǎo xīn.When crossing the street, you must be very careful.
Grammar
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