Chinese

bùdé
Meaning: must not; may not; cannot
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

不
得

Example sentences

You must not smoke in public places.
法律規定未成年人不得進入網咖。
法律规定未成年人不得进入网咖。
The law stipulates that minors are not allowed to enter internet cafes.
未經許可,不得擅自進入。
未经许可,不得擅自进入。
Do not enter without permission.
未經許可,不得隨便動用這筆公款。
未经许可,不得随便动用这笔公款。
One must not use this public fund randomly without permission.
凡是過期的食品,一概不得販售。
凡是过期的食品,一概不得贩售。
Any food that has expired must not be sold without exception.
在長輩面前不得如此放肆。
在长辈面前不得如此放肆。
You must not be so presumptuous in front of your elders.
外國船隻不得擅自進入我國領海。
外国船只不得擅自进入我国领海。
Foreign vessels are not allowed to enter our country's territorial waters without authorization.
小貓卡在牆縫裡動彈不得。
小猫卡在墙缝里动弹不得。
The kitten is stuck in the wall gap and cannot move.

Usage Notes

A formal expression used to indicate prohibition or inability.

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