English subtitles in HK Chinese movies...Is it correct to say "Don't panic"?

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English subtitles in HK Chinese movies...Is it correct to say "Don't panic"?

I think it should be
Dont be panic (OR)
Don't panic to others...
How?

2007-04-16 04:53:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

2 answers

"Don't panic" is grammatically correct. "Don't be panic" is grammatically incorrect.
In "Don't panic". "panic" is used as a verb correctly. It is an imperative sentence. In your sentence, you are trying to use it as an adjective or an intransitive verb, incorrectly.

2007-04-16 05:15:08 · answer #1 · answered by FUNdie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

'dont panic' is absolutely normal....whats your problem? I have heard my english teacher say DONT PANIC IT'S JUST A FIRE DRILL...=.='

2007-04-16 12:08:58 · answer #2 · answered by Wot Shines Like Diamonds?Ruby =P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋