Not in the mood for Chinese paparazzi? Use these phrases:

Don’t take my picture!

别拍我

bié pāi wǒ

All this stuff, and you’re taking my picture? 

这么多东西、你还拍我吗

zhè me duō dōngxi nǐ hái pāi wǒ ma

Key language

The word 东西 dōngxi refers to things in general. It’s vague so make a sweeping gesture toward whatever you’re referring to. 

The Great Firewall of China

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