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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to prohibit' or 'to forbid' with 禁止 (jìnzhǐ)

    Negation
    Obligation & Necessity

    Structure

    禁止 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    禁止 (jìnzhǐ) means 'to prohibit,' 'to forbid,' or 'to ban.' It is a formal verb used in laws, regulations, and official notices. It is typically followed by a verb phrase describing the forbidden action, as in 禁止退休 meaning 'to prohibit retirement.'

    Examples

    • 图书馆里禁止大声说话。

      Túshūguǎn lǐ jìnzhǐ dàshēng shuōhuà.

      Talking loudly is prohibited in the library.

    • 这个公园禁止遛狗,我们去别的地方吧。

      Zhège gōngyuán jìnzhǐ liú gǒu, wǒmen qù bié de dìfang ba.

      Dogs are not allowed in this park; let's go somewhere else.

    • 公司禁止员工在办公室里抽烟。

      Gōngsī jìnzhǐ yuángōng zài bàngōngshì lǐ chōuyān.

      The company prohibits employees from smoking in the office.