Chinese phrase
请不要使用〜 qǐng bú yào shǐ yòng 〜
Meaning
Please do not use ___
When to use it
This is a polite way to ask someone not to use something. It is common in signs, notices, and spoken instructions, and it sounds clear but considerate.
Example dialogue
拍照时，请不要使用闪光灯。 pāi zhào shí qǐng bú yào shǐ yòng shǎn guāng dēng
When taking photos, please do not use the flash.
好的，我们会关闭闪光灯。 hǎo de wǒ men huì guān bì shǎn guāng dēng
Okay, we will turn off the flash.