Chinese phrase

休想 xiū xiǎng

Meaning

Don't even think about it!

When to use it

It rejects a request or rules out an idea. The phrase is blunt and emphatic, so it often sounds strong, though the tone can make it playful.

Example dialogue

我能借你的车出趟门吗? wǒ néng jiè nǐ de chē chū tàng mén ma

Can I borrow your car to go out?

休想。 xiū xiǎng

Don't even think about it!

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