Chinese phrase
请勿打扰 qǐng wù dá rǎo
Meaning
Do not disturb
When to use it
A polite request to be left alone and not interrupted. It commonly appears on signs or doors and can also be said when someone needs quiet or private time.
Example dialogue
门口挂着一块 请勿打扰 的牌子。 mén kǒu guà zhe yí kuài qǐng wù dá rǎo de pái zi
There is a do not disturb sign hanging at the entrance.
那我们就等他们出来再说吧。 nà wǒ men jiù děng tā men chū lái zài shuō ba
Then let's wait until they come out before we talk.