严禁
yán jìn
Definitions
- 1. to strictly prohibit
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Usage notes
Common mistakes
严禁 is almost always used in formal prohibitions (signs, rules). Do not use it in casual speech like 不要.
Example Sentences
1 shown此处 严禁 吸烟。
Smoking is strictly prohibited here.
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