Chinese phrase
不要靠〜太近 bú yào kào 〜 tài jìn
Meaning
Don't get too close to ___
When to use it
Tells someone not to move too near a person or thing. It is a common warning about safety, personal space, or comfort.
Example dialogue
锅里的汤快开了，不要靠炉子太近。 guō lǐ de tāng kuài kāi le bú yào kào lú zi tài jìn
The soup in the pot is about to boil, so don't get too close to the stove.
知道了，我退后一点。 zhī dào le wǒ tuì hòu yì diǎn
Got it. I'll step back a little.