Chinese

miǎn
Meaning: to exempt; to avoid; to dismiss; forbidden
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

閒人免進。
闲人免进。
No admittance for unauthorized persons.
清寒學生依規定,可免繳學費及雜費。
According to regulations, students from impoverished families may be exempted from tuition and miscellaneous fees.

Usage Notes

Means to remove or dispense with something, to avoid, or to prohibit/forbid in formal signs.

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