严禁

yán jìn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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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

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此处 严禁 吸烟。

Smoking is strictly prohibited here.

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Child Words of 严禁

• 严 严 yán: tight (closely sealed)
• 禁 禁 jīn: to endure
• 禁 禁 jìn: to prohibit