千万

千萬

qiānwàn

adverb HSK 3 #1,709

Meanings

Literally 'thousands and ten-thousands' — used to emphasize 'absolutely' or 'by all means.'

Nǐ qiānwàn bùyào chìdào.

Whatever you do, don't be late.

Qiānwàn yào xiǎoxīn!

Be careful, no matter what!

Qiānwàn bié gàosu tā.

Whatever you do, don't tell him.

grammar

千万 is always used with 要 (must) or 不要/别 (must not) for strong emphasis. 千万要... = absolutely must; 千万不要... = absolutely must not.

mistakes

Don't confuse the adverb 千万 (by all means) with the number 千万 (ten million). Context makes the meaning clear.

千 qiān

万 wàn