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    Expressing "to leave the country" with 离境 (líjìng)

    Actions & Events
    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    禁止 + Subject + 离境

    Explanation

    离境 (líjìng) means "to leave the country" or "to depart from a territory." It is a formal term commonly used in legal, immigration, and travel contexts. It frequently appears with 禁止 (to prohibit) in phrases about travel bans.

    Examples

    • 签证过期后，他被要求立即离境。

      Qiānzhèng guòqī hòu, tā bèi yāoqiú lìjí líjìng.

      After his visa expired, he was required to leave the country immediately.

    • 所有旅客离境前都要通过安检。

      Suǒyǒu lǚkè líjìng qián dōu yào tōngguò ānjiǎn.

      All passengers must go through security before leaving the country.

    • 法院下令禁止嫌疑人离境。

      Fǎyuàn xiàlìng jìnzhǐ xiányí rén líjìng.

      The court ordered the suspect to be prohibited from leaving the country.

    Often Confused With

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