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“strictly prohibit” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyán jìn

Example

这里严禁吸烟。zhè lǐ yán jìn xī yān

Smoking is strictly prohibited here.

Illustration for 严禁 (strictly prohibit)

How to say “strictly prohibit” in Chinese

“Strictly prohibit” in Chinese is 严禁 (yán jìn).

An unmistakable stop placed before an action, leaving no room for permission.

Full entry for 严禁: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 严禁

展览区内严禁拍照。zhán lǎn qū nèi yán jìn pāi zhào

Taking photos is strictly prohibited in the exhibition area.

Tips for using 严禁

  • In everyday conversation, this wording sounds like an official notice, while personal requests usually use a less formal expression.

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