HSK · Level 78
45 words
Chinese word
不准
Pronunciation
Pinyinbù zhǔn
Meaning
- verbnot allow
Example
老师不准我们带手机。lǎo shī bù zhǔn wǒ men dài shǒu jī
The teacher does not allow us to bring our phones.
More examples
图书馆里不准吸烟。tú shū guǎn lǐ bù zhǔn xī yān
The library does not allow smoking.
Core concept
A rule or authority sets a firm boundary that blocks an action.
Common phrases
不准吸烟bù zhǔn xī yān
not allow smoking
不准进入bù zhǔn jìn rù
not allow entry
不准带手机bù zhǔn dài shǒu jī
not allow bringing phones
Similar words
不许bù xǔ: Directly tells someone in speech that an action is not allowed.
不允许bù yún xǔ: Formally states that a particular action or condition is not permitted.
禁止jìn zhǐ: Formally makes an action forbidden under a rule or law.
严禁yán jìn: Strongly forbids an action, especially for safety or rule enforcement.
Definition in Chinese
用于口语，表示不允许某种行为，通常用于规则或权威发布的禁止。yòng yú kóu yǔ biǎo shì bù yún xǔ móu zhǒng xíng wéi tōng cháng yòng yú guī zé huò quán wēi fā bù de jìn zhǐ
Word origin
不 (bù, "not") combines with 准 (zhǔn, "permit") to form a direct expression of withheld permission.
Usage tips
- For everyday learners, its firm tone suits rules and authority statements more than soft, personal requests.