千万 (by all means)

• 拼音: qiānwàn
• 结构: 千万 + (别 / 不要 / 要) + Verb Phrase
• 汉字拆解: 千 = 十 (ten) + 丿 (stroke); 万 = simplified from 萬

含义

千万 is an adverb used to strongly urge or warn someone to do or not do something. It carries an earnest, emphatic tone meaning 'by all means,' 'make sure to,' or 'whatever you do, (don't).'

千万 literally means 'ten million' but as an adverb it conveys extreme emphasis in commands, requests, or warnings. It is frequently used with 别, 不要, or 不能 to form strong prohibitions ('whatever you do, don't...'). It can also be used in positive commands to mean 'make absolutely sure to...' 千万 implies that the consequence of not following the advice would be serious. Unlike 一定, which is a neutral 'must' or 'definitely,' 千万 adds emotional urgency and personal concern. It is common in spoken advice from parents, friends, or colleagues.

例句

1. 出门的时候千万别忘了带钥匙。
2. 这条路晚上很危险，你千万不要一个人走。
3. 明天的面试很重要，你千万要好好准备。

用法指南

语境: spoken, written, everyday

语气: urgent

正确说法

• 开车的时候千万不要看手机。
• 你千万要记住按时吃药。
• 下雨天路滑，千万小心。
• 这笔钱千万要存好，别弄丢了。

错误说法

• 我千万去了超市。(千万 is used for warnings or urgent advice, not to describe completed past actions — use 一定 for emphasis) → 你千万要去超市买些菜。
• 千万这个菜好吃。(千万 modifies verbs in imperative sentences, not adjectives in descriptive statements — use 真的 instead) → 这个菜真的好吃。

起源与历史

千万 literally means 'ten million' (千 thousand + 万 ten thousand) and uses this extreme number metaphorically to express the utmost importance of heeding advice. This emphatic adverbial usage dates back to classical Chinese texts.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal