Chinese phrase
别摸它！ bié mō tā
Meaning
Don't touch it!
When to use it
This phrase tells someone not to touch an animal or thing. It is brief and firm, and can sound protective when something should not be disturbed.
Example dialogue
兔子在睡觉，别摸它！ tù zi zài shuì jiào bié mō tā
The rabbit is sleeping, so don't touch it!
好，我只看不摸。 hǎo wǒ zhǐ kàn bù mō
Okay, I'll just look and not touch it.