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    这件事我们不要再提 (zhè jiàn shì wǒmen bùyào zài tí) - let's not mention this matter again

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase uses the '不要 (bùyào) + verb' structure to express a negative imperative or prohibition, meaning 'don't' or 'let's not'. '再 (zài)' indicates repetition, meaning 'again'. The structure is 'Subject (我们) + Object (这件事) + 不要 + 再 + Verb (提)', though the object often precedes the negative verb in such constructions for emphasis or natural flow.

    Sample sentences

    关于昨天的争吵，我觉得这件事我们不要再提了，好吗？

    Regarding yesterday's argument, I think let's not mention this matter again, okay?

    既然问题已经解决了，这件事我们不要再提，向前看吧。

    Since the problem has been resolved, let's not mention this matter again and look forward.

    他知道这件事让他很难过，所以我们不要再提了。

    He knows this matter made him very sad, so let's not mention it again.

    Quick facts

    nuance:Implies a desire to move on from a potentially sensitive or resolved topic. It can be used to prevent further conflict or simply to indicate that a discussion is over.
    wordOrder:In Chinese, the object of a verb can sometimes precede the verb, especially when it's already known or topicalized, as '这件事' is here. '再' (again) typically comes before the verb it modifies.

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    Example

    关于昨天的争吵，我觉得这件事我们不要再提了，好吗？

    Regarding yesterday's argument, I think let's not mention this matter again, okay?

    既然问题已经解决了，这件事我们不要再提，向前看吧。

    Since the problem has been resolved, let's not mention this matter again and look forward.

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