Chinese phrase
喝酒不开车 hē jiǔ bù kāi chē
Meaning
Don't drink and drive
When to use it
Says that people should not drink alcohol and then drive. It is a clear safety reminder used in everyday conversation and public messages, with a firm tone.
Example dialogue
我想喝一点酒，等会儿还要开车，行吗？ wǒ xiǎng hē yì diǎn jiǔ děng huìr hái yào kāi chē xíng ma
I want to drink a little, but I have to drive later. Is that okay?
不行，喝酒不开车，如果要喝就不要开车，叫司机或坐车回去。 bù xíng hē jiǔ bù kāi chē rú guǒ yào hē jiù bú yào kāi chē jiào sī jī huò zuò chē huí qù
No. Do not drink and drive. If you plan to drink, do not drive; call a driver or take a taxi home.