不要乱

don't ... carelessly

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phrase Rare #19,753

don't ... carelessly Used before a verb to tell someone not to do something recklessly, randomly, or without permission. The verb usually follows 乱, as in 不要乱说话 (don't say things carelessly) or 不要乱扔 (don't throw things around).

CH: 不要乱碰这些按钮。

EN: Don't press these buttons randomly.

不要乱开！

Don't just turn it on!

— 英雄本色 (1986)

不要乱摸

Don't touch things carelessly.

— 杀人回忆 (2003)

伙计们不要乱写

Guys, don't write nonsense.

— 甜蜜的生活 (1960)

你们不要乱扔东西好不好？

Could you guys please stop throwing things around?

— 少林足球 (2001)