不准 (bù zhǔn) — to forbid, to prohibit; not allowed
Definition
不准 is a colloquial 'not allowed' used in everyday speech, especially on signs and rules. Less formal than 禁止/严禁 (which are written or strong), and more general than 不许 (which forbids a specific action).
phrase
to forbidto prohibitnot allowed
Examples
- 不准。Zhè lǐ bù zhǔn tíng chē.Parking is not allowed here.
- 不准。Gōng sī bù zhǔn yuán gōng chí dào.The company doesn't allow employees to be late.
- 不准。Tú shū guǎn bù zhǔn chī dōng xī.Eating is not allowed in the library.
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