Definition
千万 (qiān wàn) is an adverb used in imperatives to strongly urge or warn someone — meaning 'must, by all means.' It differs from siblings like 极力 (jí lì), which describes making an effort in statements, and 百般 (bǎi bān), which means 'in every possible way' rather than issuing a command.
adverb
mustby all means (used in imperative sentences to emphasize necessity or prohibition)
Examples
- 千万！Nǐ qiān wàn bié chídào!You absolutely must not be late!
- 千万。qiān wàn jìzhù dài yàoshi.Be sure to remember to bring the keys.
- 千万。Guò mǎlù shí qiān wàn yào xiǎoxīn.When crossing the street, you must be very careful.
Grammar
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