English–Chinese
“not allow” in Chinese
How to say “not allow” in Chinese
“Not allow” in Chinese is 不准 (bù zhǔn).
A rule or authority sets a firm boundary that blocks an action.
Example sentences with 不准
图书馆里不准吸烟。tú shū guǎn lǐ bù zhǔn xī yān
The library does not allow smoking.
Tips for using 不准
- For everyday learners, its firm tone suits rules and authority statements more than soft, personal requests.
Other Chinese words for “not allow”
这里不允许抽烟。zhè lǐ bù yún xǔ chōu yān
Smoking is not allowed here.