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切莫
qièmò
1. you must not
2. Please don't...
3. be sure not to
4. on no account (do it)
Uncommon • Top 26%

Character Breakdown

切
qiè
to cut, to mince, to slice, to carve; close to; eager
HSK 4 4 丶
莫
mò
cannot; do not; is not; negative
HSK 6 10 丶

Compound Words (1)

家丑不可外传,流言切莫轻信
jiāchǒubùkěwàichuán,liúyánqiēmòqīngxìn
Don't spread abroad the shame of the family, don't believe rumors lightly (common expression); Don't wash your dirty linen in public, don't listen to others' gossip.

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