How to Say ‘It's best not to touch them’ in Simplified Chinese
最好别碰
zuì hǎo bié pèng
[zway-how byeh pèng]
💬 Usage Tip: 最好 plus an action means "you'd better…", and 别 means "don't". Swap in a different action: 最好别喝酒 "best not to drink alcohol".
Phrase Breakdown
最好
zuì hǎo
[zway-how]
had better; best to
Used to give advice or recommend the best choice.
你最好早点休息。
You’d better rest early.
别
bié
[byeh]
don't; do not
Used to tell someone not to do something in a direct but common way.
别担心，你一定能找到机会。
Don't worry, you will definitely find an opportunity.
碰
pèng
[pèng]
to touch
To touch; here meaning to consume or have anything to do with.
他从来不碰烟酒。
He never touches cigarettes or alcohol.
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