Chinese phrase
请勿使用闪光灯 qǐng wù shǐ yòng shǎn guāng dēng
Meaning
Please do not use a flash
When to use it
This phrase politely asks people not to use a camera flash. It is common in signs and announcements at performances, museums, and other places where bright light may cause a problem.
Example dialogue
今晚拍照可以吗？ jīn wǎn pāi zhào ké yǐ ma
May we take photos tonight?
可以，不过请勿使用闪光灯，会影响表演和其他观众。 ké yǐ bú guò qǐng wù shǐ yòng shǎn guāng dēng huì yíng xiǎng biáo yǎn hé qí tā guān zhòng
Yes, but please do not use a flash, since it could disrupt the performance and disturb other audience members.