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Meaning of 勿
Pinyin
wù
Radical
勹
Strokes
4
Definition
do not
Usage
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勿 [wù]
1. Adverb: not, don't.
- Example: 请～动手 (Please don't start).
- Example: ～谓言之不预 (Don't say that it wasn't mentioned beforehand).
2. Noun: A flag built in a state or region, especially in ancient times by dignitaries, half red and half white, used for gathering people.
- Original Meaning: The flag constructed in a state (English: red-white flag).
3. Verb: to not have; corresponding to the term "有" (to have).
- Example: 勿有 (not have); 勿碍格 (it's of no importance); 勿着杠 (did not receive; fell short).
4. Adverb: again as not.
- Reference:
- 《史记·廉颇蔺相如列传》: 欲勿予 (want to not give).
- 《孟子·告子上》: 贤者能勿丧 (the wise can avoid loss).
- - Reflecting negation.
- Examples:
- 如: 勿造至于 (not to the extent); 勿适意 (not comfortable); 勿连牵 (not coherent); 勿时路 (not fashionable); 勿想 (not speak); 勿药 (not take medicine); 勿入调 (not proper; messy).
5. Adverb: don't, indicating prohibition or advice against something.
- Reference:
- 《诗·豳风·东山》: 勿士行枚 (Do not let soldiers act rashly).
- 《论语·雍也》: 虽欲勿用 (even if you want to, don’t use).
- - Used to express prohibitions or discouragement.
- Examples:
- 如: 请勿吸烟 (Please do not smoke); 勿用 (do not use); 勿然 (do not do it like this).
6. Verb: to lack, corresponding to the term "有" (to have).
- Example: 勿有 (not have); 勿碍格 (it's of no importance); 勿着杠 (did not receive; fell short).
kill with lawful authority / kill anybody who puts up resistance / kill those who resist, with lawful authority / capture and summarily excecute
look at nothing that is not consistent with propriety / not to look at things which do not conform to the rites
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Input Method for 勿
Pinyin
wu4
Wubi
qre
Cangjie
phh
Zhengma
ryod
Four Corner
27220
Unicode
U+52ff
Stroke Number Category
HSK Level Category