How to Say ‘I don't want it’ in Simplified Chinese
我不要
wǒ bú yào
[waw boo-yaw]
💬 Usage Tip: 不要 is a very common way to say "don't want" or "don't need." You can use it broadly in real situations: 我不要这个 "I don't want this," 不要辣 "not spicy."
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The first-person pronoun, used to refer to yourself.
我也想了解这个公司的文化。
I also want to understand this company’s culture.
不要
bú yào
[boo-yaw]
do not want
Expressing a negative desire for something.
我不要喝酒。
I do not want to drink alcohol.
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