Chinese

jìnzhǐ
Meaning: to prohibit; to ban; to forbid
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

禁
止

Example sentences

Smoking is prohibited inside the library.
學校內禁止吸菸。
学校内禁止吸烟。
Smoking is prohibited inside the school.
這條巷子是行人專用道,車輛禁止進入。
这条巷子是行人专用道,车辆禁止进入。
This alley is a pedestrian-only path, vehicles are prohibited from entering.
博物館的展品禁止動手觸摸。
博物馆的展品禁止动手触摸。
Touching the museum exhibits is prohibited.
禁止捕殺野生動物。
禁止捕杀野生动物。
Hunting wild animals is prohibited.
這裡正在施工,車輛禁止通行。
这里正在施工,车辆禁止通行。
Construction is underway here; vehicles are prohibited from passing.
公共場所禁止吸菸。
公共场所禁止吸烟。
Smoking is prohibited in public places.
法律禁止任何形式的種族歧視。
法律禁止任何形式的种族歧视。
The law prohibits any form of racial discrimination.
機動車輛禁止進入行人徒步區。
机动车辆禁止进入行人徒步区。
Motorized vehicles are prohibited from entering the pedestrian zone.
在正式比賽中,使用興奮劑是被嚴格禁止的。
在正式比赛中,使用兴奋剂是被严格禁止的。
In official competitions, the use of stimulants is strictly prohibited.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in formal signs and regulations to indicate that an action is not permitted.

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